‘We want Manchester to be a city that belongs to its children and young people’
Municipal leaders in Manchester have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the city does all it can in 2023 and beyond to realise its hopes and goals for local children and young people. This ‘New Year Resolution’...Read more
European Union – policies for child participation in political and democratic life
Article 24 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union states: “Children(…) may express their views freely. Such views shall be taken into consideration on matters which concern them in accordance with their...Read more
More children to benefit from latest Breathe London air quality scheme
The Mayor of London and the Bloomberg Philanthropies charity have revealed the next round of 30 community groups to receive free air quality sensors awarded as part of the Breathe London Community Programme, whose work...Read more
Happy 10th anniversary to Manchester Youth Council
Manchester Youth Council is celebrating 10 years of work dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people in the city.Read more
Harnessing the power of social media to help new parents
The Bernard van Leer Foundation, which works to improves a child’s early years, is promoting a new campaign aimed at supporting new parents through social media. A message like ‘You’re doing a great job’ might...Read more
Youngsters in Child Friendly Cardiff meet media to talk stereoptyping
Young citizens of the Welsh capital, Cardiff, have met with local media organisations to debate and discuss how the portrayal of children and teenagers can affect their health and well-being.Read more
A ray of light for Ukraine as Lviv is named European Youth Capital 2025 – just hours after city falls into darkness
In this devastating year for Ukraine, the awarding of Lviv with the title of European Youth Capital 2025 just hours after being plunged into darkness by a missile strike, represents a true symbol of hopeful...Read more
Behaviour change campaigns and technology can help minimise air pollution around schools
Creating campaigns that tap the diverse community around many of the UK’s schools could help to keep air pollution low, especially as much of the country experiences the cost-of-living crisis,Read more
Technology and children’s rights in the spotlight as EU delegation visits UAE
A European delegation, including members of the European Parliament and a group of children and teenagers, has seen first-hand the work being done in the United Arab Emirates to make it a child-friendly environment.Read more
COP27: Young people reconsidering future plans because of climate change
Climate change is forcing nearly half of young Africans to rethink their plans to have children someday, a global poll conducted by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed, underlining their uncertainty about the future of a...Read more
Air pollution is our biggest concern, says the world’s urban youth
With the world’s focus firmly on the COP27 annual climate conference, a survey of almost 300 youth and children across 35 cities and towns in 16 countries worldwide has revealed that air pollution is their biggest concern.Read more
Child Friendly Leeds receives a King’s seal of approval
The newly-crowned King Charles III has used a visit to the city of Leeds to mark the 10th anniversary of the Child Friendly Leeds initiativeRead more
Outdoor play: benefits, influencing factors and actual behaviour of kids
More and more municipalities are, fortunately, working on play-friendly public spaces. However, many policy visions and investments are still based on assumptions made by municipal officials or suppliers of play equipment. This is partly because...Read more
‘Inspired’ – what you said about Child in the City Dublin 2022
If Making Connections was indeed the theme and aim of our Child in the City World Conference, then Dublin delivered on every level possible. Read more