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Dyantha (15) delivers speech from the throne during Youth Prinsjesdag: "We are finally being heard"

Young representatives from the Unicef youth panel presented a speech to the Dutch House of Representatives during Youth Prinsjesdag to demand that policymakers listen to the concerns of the younger generation. The discussion focused on major societal issues including the housing shortage, bullying, and international conflict.

During Youth Prinsjesdag in the Netherlands, young representatives from the Unicef youth panel addressed members of the House of Representatives to express their concerns regarding pressing societal issues. Fifteen-year-old Dyantha delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of adults actively listening to youth perspectives rather than just talking about them. The topics of discussion were based on research by Ipsos, which highlighted bullying, the housing shortage, and international conflicts as the primary concerns for children aged 10 to 18.

Students like Merlinde from Bussum and Marwa from Amsterdam participated in the dialogue to advocate for their generation's future. The youth delegates stressed that they often feel excluded from political conversations about their own lives and hope that their insights will lead to concrete policy improvements. By engaging directly with lawmakers, these young activists aim to ensure that their experiences with modern challenges, such as online harassment and the uncertainty of future housing, are taken seriously at the national level.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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