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Youth@CLC Kicks Off: New Youth Panel Meets for the First Time

27 Feb 2025

The new members of Youth@CLC met for the first time this week at the Children’s Law Centre, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for young people passionate about children’s rights.

At their first meeting, the panel members got to know each other through fun activities, learned about the work of the Children’s Law Centre, and explored key children’s rights guiding principles.

Discussions focused on their hopes and aspirations for the future of Youth@CLC, upcoming priorities, and how the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) shapes their lives and the lives of other young people.

Of course, no first meeting is complete without great food – the group enjoyed pizza, plenty of Haribo, and even picked a playlist to set the mood.

This marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Youth@CLC, ensuring young voices are heard loud and clear in shaping the work of the Children’s Law Centre and advocating for children’s rights across Northern Ireland.

The work has been made possible by The National Lottery’s Community Fund, as part of the project Rights Here, Right Now: Empowering Young People to Know their Rights.

Stay tuned for more from Youth@CLC as they get to work.