The district-based children’s and youth participation group activities in Oulu have concluded in their current form. The City of Oulu extends its sincere thanks to all children, young people and adults who have participated in these activities over the years and contributed to strengthening participation and opportunities for influence among children and young people. The young adults’ participation group will continue its activities as part of the Services for Young Adults.
The City of Oulu is currently renewing and developing participation and influence opportunities for children and young people. A new Children’s Parliament is being established for primary school-aged children to support their opportunities to express their views and participate in matters affecting their everyday lives and the development of the city.
The Youth Council ONE continues to serve as Oulu’s official youth influence body, representing young people and promoting their opportunities to participate in decision-making and civic engagement.
In addition, new participation and influence opportunities for lower secondary school-aged young people are currently being developed. The objective is to create accessible and meaningful channels through which young people can participate in and influence issues that are important to them.
Participation opportunities for children and young people are being developed across the Education and Culture Services of the City of Oulu. This development work aims to strengthen the opportunities of children and young people to be heard and to contribute to the development of their communities and the future of the city.
Further information on new operating models and participation opportunities will be published on these webpages as the development work progresses.
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