Adolescents' right to take part in society
Updated: 30 September 2022
Manuela Leporesi
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Adolescents and youth have the right to:
• To hold and give their opinions and ideas in the home, within services, on a committee or on social media
• To get together with others without fear such as to hold a public meeting, or to meet in private, such as with friends and neighbours
• To take part in planning and decision-making in the community on issues that affect their health or the health of their family
• Adolescents and youth can also participate through a freely chosen representative, for example a local councillor or union official
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