International Youth Day

Today, 12^th August, is International Youth Day. The day celebrates the determination, creativity and leadership of young people everywhere.

Young people have huge dreams and the drive to create change. We see this first-hand in our prevention workshops in schools. These workshops give young people space to discuss their questions and concerns and help young people develop the skills and confidence to be able to make and maintain healthy, consensual and safe relationships with their peers and others.

Harry, our sexual violence prevention worker, writes about her experience in workshops and what working with young people is like to mark this day and to celebrate the work Moray’s young people are doing to help create change.

“It is a real privilege and fun experience for me to go into High Schools in Moray and meet with really bright, friendly, intuitive and curious children/young adults during their PSE lessons.

The way our young people engage with one another in the workshops shows me how determined they are to have really healthy friendships and relationships that help build the safety and community spirit in Moray.

Hearing what they have to say about what their lives look like day to day is really insightful and through our working together in a safe, non-judgmental space, we have the opportunity to listen to their voices and encourage each other to shape an environment they can all thrive in.”