Today marks the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. It is an annual international campaigns that begins on 25 November, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. 

Over the past few months WYC have been working hard on their Gender Based Violence podcast. 
Episode 1 about gender violence in public spaces is now live on Soundcloud, link in our bio!

Thank you to @SurvivorsTrust who came along earlier this year to discuss their amazing work that they do and giving us tips on what to do. 
@OurStreetsNow also have loads of resources and information about how to access support https://www.ourstreetsnow.org/support

WYC Gender Based Violence Podcast Episode 1: Street Harassment

For 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, which is an annual international campaigns that begins on 25 November, WYC are posting podcast episodes to raise awareness to Gender Based Violence. 

Today's episode is about gender based violence in schools 

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WYC Episode 2: Gender Based Violence in Schools

🎙️ The Youth Voice Exchange with the NCS Trust is here!

Episode 1 dives into why decision-makers need young people, now more than ever and how organisations can crack youth governance. 

Host Shekinnah Wilberforce is joined by Michael Devlin, Rachael Oloyede, and Jess Evans to explore how youth voice can shape leadership at every level.

Listen now and be part of the conversation! 🎧✨

The Youth Voice Exchange EP 1 | Embedding Youth Voice in Governance – From Boardrooms to Bold Change

🎙️ The Youth Voice Exchange with NCS Trust is back with Episode 2!

This time, we’re diving into what authentic, meaningful co-production with young people really looks like, beyond the buzzwords.

Host Shekinnah Wilberforce is joined by Kirsty Beeston, Alfie Harrison, and Rylie Sweeney to unpack how true collaboration can transform decision-making, services, and leadership from the ground up.

Tune in now and join the movement for genuine youth partnership 🎧

The Youth Voice Exchange EP 2 | Lessons from the frontline of co-creation.

A special one-off podcast that bridges the gap in conversations around Netflix’s Adolescence, giving young people the mic to share their honest, unfiltered perspectives.

Host Em is joined by young consultant Hadyn as they unpack the roots of toxic masculinity and what it’s really like growing up in today’s digital world. Together, they explore practical, real-world solutions for parents, teachers and professionals looking to better support the next generation and tackle the complex issues presented in the show.

Gen Z on Netflix’s Adolescence

Celebrate 15 years of youth voice in action with the woman who started it all - Antonia Dixey CEO. We look back on the bold beginnings, biggest challenges, and proudest wins of Participation People - and look ahead to what’s next. 

Then, Now, Next: Celebrating 15 Years of Participation People | People x Participation EP 1

We’re Participation People – the UK’s youth engagement experts who put our money where our mouth is, making sure young people are part of everything we do.

For over 15 years, we’ve teamed up with young people and organisations to make sure youth voice isn’t just heard – it’s acted on.

We help leaders listen better, do better, and build services that work for everyone – especially the next generation.