Hearing Unheard Voices: Launch Recap
The Hearing Unheard Voices (HUV) launch, at The Public on 13 March, celebrated some of the thoughtful and original campaigns which make up the project. HUV is designed to give a voice to groups that are often unheard by society and aim to have a positive impact on young people by training them in the skills to campaign for their rights. With plenty to excite and stimulate the 400+ attendees (there was animation, art installations, interviews and dance) the event was a great success. Much hard work has already gone into the campaigns that were showcased at the launch. You can read about two of the campaigns below and there are more listed on the HUV website.
Durham Gay Young People’s Network thinks that a lot of LGBT young people are often confused and feel angry or very isolated when they don’t understand how they feel. DGYN wants young LGBT people to know that there is support available. Through their comic strip illustration (displayed at The Public), DGYN members hope to tackle the inequalities and discrimination that is felt by LGBT young people. Download the full comic here.
YWCA Kent is very active in campaigning about women’s rights and combating stereotypes. They are currently campaigning about domestic violence and tackling the role of the female in non-traditional trades, with the aim of raising young women’s position in the world. The YWCA has produced a poster campaign.
HUV has also put a resource together for young people who would like to start their own campaign. The Campaign for Change Toolkit is a resource designed to provide disadvantaged young people with the skills and opportunities to speak up to shape their services, through media and campaigning activities. The Toolkit contains 100 pages of information sheets, session plans and activity ideas. It provides workers and young leaders with everything they need to plan, run, review and accredit large and small campaigns with young people. You can find out more about the Toolkit on the HUV website and be sure to check out HUV social, HUV’s social network.
Tags: campaigns, DGYN, disadvantaged young people, Durham Gay Young People's Network, Hearing Unheard Voices, HUV, LGBT, non-profit, skills, third sector, training, UK Youth, voluntary, young people, youth, youth campaign, youth charity, YWCA Kent
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