Calling All Youth Advocates: Share Your Voice to End Violence Against Children

Are you a young advocate between the ages of 12 and 29? Now is your chance to make a difference! We’re gathering insights from youth around the world to shape the first-ever Global Youth Manifesto on Ending Violence Against Children, which will be presented at the Global Ministerial Conference in Bogotá, Colombia, this November 2024.

Your input is vital in this global effort, and we invite you to take 10-15 minutes to participate in our survey. Together, we can create a future where every child is protected from violence.

Why Your Voice Matters

Violence affects 1 in 2 children worldwide. But with the power of youth voices, we can bring about lasting change. The Global Youth Manifesto will capture your perspectives and experiences, presenting a united call for action to world leaders. This manifesto is just the beginning — it will also lay the groundwork for the first-ever Global Youth-Led Movement on Ending Violence Against Children.

How to Participate

The survey is divided into six key sections:

1. Perspectives on Childhood Violence
2. Experiences with Childhood Violence
3. Youth Advocacy Work
4. Challenges Faced by Youth Advocates
5. Change-Making: Ending Childhood Violence
6. The Future of the Global Youth-Led Movement

Each section is brief, and the entire survey takes just 10-15 minutes to complete. You can access the survey in 10 different languages, including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and more.

Deadline: Submit your responses by October 5, 2024.

Take the Survey Now

Safeguarding and Confidentiality

Your safety is our top priority. While we ask for some personal information such as your name, age, and country, only your age and country are required fields. You can choose to remain anonymous if preferred. We collect this data to ensure that all responses are representative of youth experiences globally. For more details, please refer to our Safeguarding Policy available in multiple languages.

Global Youth Manifesto: Uniting for Change

The Global Youth Manifesto will be presented at the Global Ministerial Conference in Bogotá, Colombia, bringing the voices and experiences of youth to the forefront of the fight against violence. This manifesto will highlight the realities of childhood violence across communities worldwide and present a shared vision for ending it.

Learn more about the manifesto and read the plans in various languages, including Swahili, Hindi, and Tagalog.

Become a Partner

Join us in developing the Global Youth Manifesto! As a partner, you’ll have the chance to:

• Connect with like-minded leaders.
• Apply your advocacy and research skills.
• Mobilize youth in your country to take action.
• Shape global policies and influence decision-makers.

Together, we can drive collective action and create a safer world for children.

Become a Partner

Meet the Team

The Global Youth Manifesto and consultations are being led by the Restless Development Youth Mobilisers, a dynamic group of young leaders from 10 countries recognized as “Bright Spots” in child protection by the World Health Organization. Our diverse team includes advocates from Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, India, Kenya, Malawi, Peru, the Philippines, the USA, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Some of us are survivors of child violence, and our shared commitment drives our mission to end violence against children worldwide.

Contact Us

For any questions about the Global Youth Manifesto or if you’re interested in joining the Global Youth-Led Movement, feel free to contact us at youthmobilisersevac@gmail.com.

You can also register your interest to be part of this groundbreaking movement by filling out this form.