UNICEF has initiated a campaign called Vote for Every Child, which encourages voters in the Netherlands to consider the needs and concerns of children when they go to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The campaign made clear that many millions of children cannot vote, but their words should still be a factor in decisions that affect their future.
2 months Ago
Giving Children a Voice Through Adults
As noted by UNICEF, about 3.3 million children in the Netherlands are too young to vote, but should still be represented. Director Suzanne Laszlo spoke about the importance of putting children's interests into the national political conversation.
"When you talk about children, you are in effect talking about their future and that of the Netherlands," she remarked.
UNICEF's campaign asks adults to be the voice of children and to talk with children about the political and social issues a community deals with, so that children can talk about what they expect from those in leadership positions. UNICEF argues that this discussion is needed to create a society that seriously addresses the welfare of its young people.
Research Says Children Didn't Feel Listened to
In September, UNICEF conducted research with 1,005 teenagers aged 10-17. The research shows that 69% of them are worried about the possibility of war in the Netherlands, and 70% feel ignored by politicians. These findings emphasize the growing disconnection children feel with the political community.
To promote the campaign and support a message about children in national politics, Vote for Every Child has developed a diversity of media outreach materials, including a video on television and in movie theatres; radio spots; video portraits of children; and posters througho.
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