UK Youth Parliament campaign against race and religious discrimination

I was delighted to meet up again with Hackney MYPs Beth Foster-Ogg and Humaira Garasia to discuss the work of the UK Youth Parliament.

Following a vote and event at the House of Commons, the UK Youth Parliament have made tackling racism and racial discrimination their national campaign.

Over the next year, UK Youth Parliament will campaign to challenge negative attitudes around race and religion; work with others to educate their communities in order to tackle ignorance around race and religion; and promote integration in their communities.

Hackney Youth Parliament run regular campaigns on the issues that matter to young people, and hold regular events and consultations.

Elections for Hackney Youth Parliament take place every two years - anyone aged 11-19 can stand as a candidate. The next elections will take place in October 2016.

You can get in touch with the Youth Parliament on info@hackney.gov.uk or by calling 020 8356 2200.