Children and young people’s participation in policy-making: Making it meaningful, effective and sustainable

Abstract

Children and young people’s participation is now a common policy and practice demand. Promoted by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), children and young people are increasingly involved in decisions that affect them individually and as a group. This briefing addresses the latter – how children and young people are involved in decision-making, on public policy matters, such as legislation, services and community development.