young people

August 29, 2013

Youth generate unique multi-faith community in Bossey

Young people of the Christian, Muslim and Jewish faiths have recently created a unique community at the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey, Switzerland. Together they seek to break religious stereotypes, promote mutual respect and enhance their understanding of religions beyond the conflict paradigm.
August 22, 2013

Union body launches Traineeships Charter

The TUC says its new Traineeships Charter will provide assistance for young people, union representatives, employers and training providers.
August 13, 2013

Methodist youth back Nicaragua street child campaign

Three young people have been chosen to represent Methodist Children and Youth from the Church in Britain on a trip to Nicaragua in November.
August 6, 2013

UN chief hears concerns from young people across the world

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has held an interactive dialogue with young people across the world and launched an online United Nations Platform for Youth.
June 26, 2013

Welcome for extended franchise for Scottish independence referendum

Political reformers have welcomed approval by the Scottish Parliament of a bill extending the franchise to young people for next year's referendum.
June 20, 2013

'Generation rent' locked out of property market, says Shelter

An independent report commissioned for Shelter finds that young people are locked out of the property market for years and have little hope of owning their own homes.
January 23, 2013

Young people's global poverty meals drive across England and Wales

Starting tomorrow, UK-based development agency Christian Aid is hosting a series of meals to engage young people in ending global poverty.
December 26, 2012

Children's authors urge young people to use their talents for human rights

Two leading children’s authors have called on Britain’s young people to enter Amnesty International’s Young Human Rights Reporter of the Year competition.
December 18, 2012

Christian Aid launches new youth network for tackling injustice

UK-based global development agency Christian Aid has launched a new movement to encourage young people to come together to tackle injustice.
December 3, 2012

Young Methodists discuss sexuality and gender at 3Generate

Young people aired their views on conflict and peace, exam stress, bullying, sexuality and gender orientation at the sell-out Methodist 3Generate event.