Promoting Children’s Participation in Democratic Decision-Making

Of all the things written about youth voice and youth-adult partnership, this might be the best. It describes Article 12 which provides young people with the right to have a voice on all issues related to their well-being. This report, written by Lansdown (2001), is very accessible and identifies the reasons why youth voice is essential to the well-being of societies. It identifies critical strategies through which youth and adults can work together as partners.