Youth Symposium

The Youth Symposium commenced in October 2023.

The aim is to encourage young people ages 14-25 yrs old to develop an enthusiasm for active citizenship on issues that they feel passionate about.

Since the Symposium’s inception, the youth service has held 9 meetings, most in a Q&A format directly with the Minister for Youth, to listen closely to concerns and priorities.

In response, we have introduced other targeted initiatives such as a trip to Morocco that are of informal and social educational nature.

The discussions held have been thematically categorised to clearly reflect emerging concerns, including:

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Vocational and non-academic pathways

• Careers advice, apprenticeships and employment opportunities

• Safe social events for under-16s

• Access to inclusive public spaces such as parks and skateparks

• Gender equality issues

• Disability issues

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For further information please email rebecca.figueras@gibraltar.gov.gi or 54084554