Creating Better Cities with Young People: The Growing Up in Cities Project of UNESCO
Day / Time Monday, June 19th / 16:30 - 18:30
Event Description
What is it like to grow up in your city? What works, and what doesn't, for children and youth in the most challenging neighbourhoods of your city? How can you engage young people as meaningful partners for community change? What can we learn from them that will lead to more effective policies and services? For ten years, the Growing Up in Cities project has been engaging young people as co-researchers in understanding their communities, identifying priorities for change, and working to make change happen. This session will be an opportunity to hear from adults and young people involved in GUIC projects from Mexico, Japan, Canada, Kenya and elsewhere, to learn from their experiences and determine how to best apply their lessons to your community.
Session Language
English
Speakers
Representatives from 'Growing Up in Guadalajara '
Representatives from 'Growing Up in Tokyo '
Representatives from 'Growing Up in Gatineau,' and others...
Host Organization
UNESCO - GUIC
Host Organization Description
Growing Up in Cities (GUIC) is an international network of individuals and organizations committed to the participation of children and youth in urban evaluation, planning and action. Working under the umbrella of UNESCO, GUiC partners include universities, community-based organizations, municipal agencies and advocacy groups who share a commitment of working both for and with young people. Our network is active in more than 16 countries around the world, with local projects focused on working with low income and marginalized communities. In the past year the network launched the UNESCO Chair for Growing Up in Cities at Cornell University, with partners at universities around the world.