give kids a say, unicef urges
from a bbc news story:
Young people around the world should be given more of a say in decisions that affect their lives, according to a new report by the UN children’s agency Unicef.
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Unicef’s annual report – based on three-year surveys of 40,000 children on four continents – suggests that many young people feel disconnected from political institutions, but could learn to be more active citizens through participation.
When children are excluded from decisions, they fail to develop vital skills – including the ability to express themselves, negotiate differences or assume responsibility.
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