Young leaders from ABC Youth Voice took centre stage at Stormont Parliament Buildings recently as part of a two-day engagement programme which focused on bringing youth perspectives on key issues affecting society today.
The visit to Stormont was a highlight of the initiative’s residential programme in Belfast, during which ABC Youth Voice members hosted a series of impactful panel discussions. The panels tackled pressing topics including Mental Health and Substance Misuse, Disability Awareness, and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.
The discussions brought together a wide range of voices, featuring political representatives, statutory sector agencies, non-governmental organisations, and independent advocates — creating a powerful platform for dialogue between young people and decision-makers.
ABC Youth Voice empowers young people to represent their peers across the borough and speak up on the issues that matter most to them. It provides a platform for advocacy, leadership development, and meaningful engagement with local governance.
Members meet regularly to identify and address shared concerns facing young people in the region and offers participants opportunities for training, residential experiences, and community-building.
ABC Youth Voice is a joint initiative between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Education Authority, part-supported through The Executive Office’s District Councils Good Relations Programme.
