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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

EXCITING NEWS! 📢2021 is the year that 90 young people will form the first ever Youth Assembly for Northern Ireland. The countdown has begun. 🙌⏰ Find out more:

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

It's a big day today as we hold the first sitting of the brand new Youth Assembly.🥳 We're excited to (virtually) meet the 90 young people who will take a pledge of office & officially become Youth Assembly members. And as the Speaker says, they're about the make history! ⬇️🎞️

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

The Youth Assembly have voted and have agreed their four main areas of work… Over the next two years, the Youth Assembly will focus on: #Education #Environment #Rights & #Equality #Health #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Engaged, passionate, enthusiastic, informed. Our Youth Assembly members are using today as an opportunity to raise important issues. Half an hour into today’s plenary and youth mental health, education support and climate change are key issues being discussed.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

YOUTH ASSEMBLY APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE! You're eligible to apply if: ✅you're aged between 13-17 on 21st May 2021 and ✅you live in Northern Ireland If you're eligible, apply now at #ApplyNIYA #YourFutureNIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

5 minutes to go… such a great atmosphere in the Great Hall of Parliament Buildings. Great to see such a great turn out from our Youth Assembly members 🙌 #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

🥳🙌APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Aged between 13-17?✅ Live in Northern Ireland?✅ Want to make a difference?✅ ⬇️ ✨APPLY NOW at Be a part of the first ever Youth Assembly for Northern Ireland! #YourFutureNIYA #ApplyNIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Heard of the Youth Assembly but not sure what it’s all about? 🤔 ⬇️🎬 #YourFutureNIYA Applications open 26th April 2021🙌

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

4 years

We announced last week that the Assembly Commission have given us the go ahead to create the first Youth Assembly for Northern Ireland. 🥳🙌 But what exactly IS a Youth Assembly?🤔 Follow our thread to find out ⬇️

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

We are really looking forward to welcoming our Youth Assembly members to Parliament Buildings tomorrow 🙌🏻 Members will be debating and voting on the issues they want to focus on over the next two years. Follow us for updates throughout the day #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

A huge thanks to everyone to came along to support us today. We had an amazing day. The voice of young people in NI is strong! Special thanks to @USAinNI @nichildcom @DianeForsytheNI @naomi_long @RobinSwannMoH @AlexMaskeySF and @JohnBlairMLA #YouthAssembly

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

4 months

📢Our Big Youth Survey is Live! YA Member, Molly, calls on young people in NI aged 12 -21 to tell us about the issues that are important to you. Your responses will help us select the topics we’ll focus on during our term. Click here to have your say

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

It was great to be back in Parliament Buildings again today. We spent the day at a special research event examining and discussing issues related to our chosen topics: Youth Mental Health; School Curriculum; Climate Change; & the Awareness of Children’s Rights.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Pictured at the beginning of today’s Youth Assembly in the Assembly Chamber: The Speaker and Youth Assembly members stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine #NIYouthAssembly

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Members, we are ready for you! Wishing everyone the best of luck today for the Youth Assembly’s fourth plenary! #UseYourVoice #YouthAssembly

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Here we go... 90 young people are set to make history as they take this pledge to become the FIRST EVER set of Youth Assembly members! Congratulations to all 🥳

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Thank you to all and congratulations to all of our 90 new members. What a morning! 🙌 Our speakers had lots of inspiring words during the first sitting. Here's just a few from the Speaker of the Assembly Alex Maskey MLA, and from our youngest & eldest Youth Assembly members..

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Thanks to a very happy and emotional @nichildcom for her words this morning... "A day of celebration, but the work is only just beginning." "To the 90, you've got this!" 9⃣0⃣🥳

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

8 months

Ever wanted to have your say on the issues that matter to you? The Youth Assembly is looking for anyone in Years 9-12 to join us and make a difference. 📺Listen to past members talk about their time in the Youth Assembly. Learn more about how to apply -

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

10 months

Our time on the YA has been an incredible experience, we’re so thrilled that we got the chance to participate and make the voice of young people heard. Recruitment for a new YA will take place later this year, keep an eye on our twitter feed to find out when/how you can apply!

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Were you one of the 1200 young people who applied to be part of the Youth Assembly? If YES, check your inbox... you've got mail📨🙌 The selection process has taken place & we're contacting all applicants this week. Have a peak in your junk folder in case it's gone into spam!

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

That’s a wrap for today. A special day to thank our members and review all that’s been achieved in a busy year to get the Youth Assembly up and running. Today was filled with lots of team work, trust, laughter, celebrations and hope for the future! Happy birthday to us! 🥳

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

This week our four newly-formed Committees met together for the first time. Members discussed work plans & were briefed on: how Assembly Committees work, current legislation passing through the Assembly, how to search Assembly business & the work of RaISe @AssemblyLibrary 🙌

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

4 years

Thank-you so much your response so far to the first Youth Assembly for NI. If you haven't registered yet you can do it right now - If you know someone who would love to get involved, retweet and tag them. 🗣Let's spread the word!

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

5 months

And that’s a wrap - we’ve had an amazing day and excited for our time ahead as Youth Assembly Members. We’ll keep you updated on all of our plans and on the topics we decide to focus on! Let’s get to work #NewYA2023

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Today might be our third sitting, but it’s our first in the Assembly Chamber. Delighted our first session of the day is now underway #NIYouthAssembly

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

What issues should the Youth Assembly be focusing on? 📢Our 90 Youth Assembly members are aged between 13-17 years old & want to know what you think. ➡️Fill in our short survey & help shape the issues they will be focusing on over the next two years.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Fantastic contributions from our Youth Assembly members on a range of important issues: Language, climate change, mental health, housing, university, jobs, justice, education, transport, disabilities, health, student loans, and special educational needs. Voting is next! #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

All of our 90 members have been selected and we're looking forward to working with them and getting to know them all. Here's⬇️ some of them describing why they wanted to be a part of the Youth Assembly and outlining some of the issues that concern them.📢🙌

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 months

We had an incredible opportunity today, when some of our Members met with the U.S. Ambassador to the UK, Jane Hartley and the U.S. Consul General, James Applegate. We were excited to talk to them about our experiences so far and our plans going forward. Feeling #inspired 🙌

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Youth Assembly member John Kane make his points on the priorities he thinks the Youth Assembly should focus on over the next two years. #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Applications for members open on Monday 26th April at 9am. ❗️❗️Get on our mailing list and we'll send you an alert straight to your inbox as soon as applications go live.⏰🙌 ➡️Sign up: #YourFutureNIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Youth Assembly members enter the Assembly Chamber to take their seats for today’s plenary sitting.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

5 months

It’s now time for the official handover to new Members, we’ve taking our ‘Pledge of Membership’ and are now officially Members of the new Youth Assembly #NewYA2023

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

These are some key issues young people in Northern Ireland are passionate about. Survey is closing at 12:00 on 22.01.21 Completing this survey will help shape the NI Youth Assembly. #Passion #Issues #Change #PassItOn #Voice #YoungPeople #GetInvolved

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Thanks to Koulla Yiasouma, the NI Children's Commissioner @nichildcom for all her support & guidance in the development of the Youth Assembly. We were delighted she was able to be part of today's first sitting and see our 90 Youth Assembly members take their pledge of office.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Youth Assembly member Jessica-Elise McArdle talked about the importance of Youth Assembly members being involved with the recruitment process for the new @NICCY and what members can bring to the interview panel. The current Commissioner’s term will end in 2023.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Applications for the first ever Youth Assembly are now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who applied and to those who shared the opportunity and encouraged young people to go for it. The response has been fantastic... it’s an exciting time for young people in NI 🙌🏻 #YourFutureNIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

It's a big day as we hold the first sitting of the brand new Youth Assembly.🥳 We're excited to (virtually) meet the 90 young people who will soon take a pledge of office & officially become Youth Assembly members. And as the Speaker says, they're about to make history! ⬇️🎞️

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Thank you to the brilliant young people working with @UKYP for chatting to us this week! It was fantastic to hear your views on all things #YouthAssembly 💡✨

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

We are 1! This time last year, 90 young people celebrated as they took the pledge to become members of the inaugural Youth Assembly. Fast forward a year later, and members are still in a celebratory mood as they mark their key achievements at a training day. #teambuilding #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Aged 13-17 and live in NI? If yes, the Youth Assembly is for you! ✅Engage with decision-makers ✅Shape laws/policies affecting you ✅Meet new people ✅Develop new skills ✅Make a difference Applications close on Friday at 5pm. Apply now at

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

10 months

A big, busy and bittersweet day ahead as our fabulous YA ‘Class of 2023’ meets in Parliament Buildings for the very last time 😢 1/5

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

1 year

Youth Assembly Members excited to attend the address of President Joe Biden at Ulster University today. #Momentous

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

1 year

What a day! We were delighted to take part in the celebrations at Parliament Buildings to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement! 🙌👏😃 #GFA25

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

5 months

An opportunity for us to make our very first speeches in the Assembly Chamber about some of our hopes and aspirations for the future. #NewYA2023

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

1 year

Youth Assembly members and Assembly Speaker, Alex Maskey show their support for #OddSocksDay and #AntiBullyingWeek The themes of #ReachOut & ‘celebrating individuality’ align with the Youth Assembly’s recent work on improving services and the stigma of youth mental health.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

1 year

Youth Assembly members and the Assembly Speaker, Alex Maskey show their support for #OddSocksDay and #AntiBullyingWeek The week's #ReachOut theme aligns with the Youth Assembly's recent work around the stigma of youth mental health and how services could be improved here.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

1 year

We spent last Friday quizzing the outgoing @nichildcom reflecting on the past 8 years of her work. Thank you @ShriekingGreek for supporting the Youth Assembly, and for promoting and advancing the rights of children and young people here. We wish you every success for the future.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

4 years

Thanks so much for all the messages, sign-ups, phone calls, & emails supporting the new Youth Assembly. There's a lot of work ahead, but we're off to a fanstasic start with such a positive response. Wondering how it will work? Follow our thread below to find out⬇️

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

And after a tour of Parliament Buildings, that’s a wrap for today. What a fantastic day! We hope our Youth Assembly members enjoyed it as much as we did. Exciting times ahead for the Youth Assembly… now the hard work begins. #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Youth Assembly members... you've got mail (actual real life post!) 📮 PS It's a big day for us today 🙌 stay tuned to find out more.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

So many great meetings this week to identify our priorities & decide on the issues we focus on over the next 2 years. Thanks to all who filled in our recent survey🙌 The responses really helped our discussions & it's good to know we're focusing on the things that matter to you.😃

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

10 months

Our last rapporteur for today is Rebecca Moore from the Education Committee who is presenting the Committee’s findings and recommendations to the Deputy Secretary for Education Policy and Children’s Services at @Education_NI . 1/4

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Youth Assembly member Rebecca Moore reported on the successful team building day in July at Belfast Activity Centre, held to mark one year since the Youth Assembly’s first sitting. Rebecca also provided an update on the Children’s Law Centre @ChildLawCentre chat bot project.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

'Go for it'... says the Northern Ireland Children's Commissioner @nichildcom If you're aged between 13-17 on 21st May and live in NI, the the Youth Assembly is for you! To apply and get all the info need: #ApplyNIYA #YourFutureNIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Tonight we spoke with @ChiefConPSNI & expressed our concern on many issues: -increased levels of substance abuse; -hate crime; -suicide & mental health crises; -violence against women; -support for victims of crime; -police recruitment; & -maximising youth voice in PSNI

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

“So not only can this be a tremendous opportunity for each of you individually but it also puts a responsibility on you collectively to make your voice heard.” Speaker Alex Maskey MLA addresses members during the first Youth Assembly sitting to take place in Parliament Buildings

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Many young people have helped co-design the Youth Assembly & played an important part in its development. 🎞️⬇️Find out why Aimee Woods decided to join the Speaker's Advisory Group, providing guidance & advice to the Youth Assembly Team. #YourFutureNIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Another jam-packed meeting with more members of our Co-Design Panel. Thanks to @bgc_ni @DSNI_tweets @Angeleyes_ni @ncb_ni_tweets @ChildLawCentre @VOYPIC @nichildcom for getting involved & giving your views on recruitment & selection. Youth Assembly info:

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Today is all about reviewing our key achievements to date and planning for the year ahead, but we’re also celebrating what has been a fantastic first year for the Youth Assembly. 🥳 Speaker @AlexMaskeySF joined in with our team-building games during today’s training day. #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Less than 24 hours left to apply.😱 Don't worry if you've left it until now... the application process is very straightforward & only takes 5-10 mins. This is your opportunity to help shape laws, raise important issues, & learn new skills.✨ Apply now:

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

We've been a bit quiet on here, but there's been lots going on behind the scenes. Last week, we held our first meeting with @BrysonFutureS & some of the Co-Design Panel members. The Panel of young people from organisations across NI is helping to co-design recruitment plans.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Youth Assembly member Penny Sheridan addresses the Speaker during today’s plenary. #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Chaired by Speaker @AlexMaskeySF our next sitting (Saturday 5 November) will be the last in 2022, but we've lots of important issues lined up to discuss. We've also been busy meeting in our Committee groups, researching topics, and working hard to represent young people. #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Sofia Wilkin is next to speak during today’s Youth Assembly plenary. Sofia is representing the Rights and Equality Committee, discussing the Committee’s work on raising awareness of the rights of children and young people.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

5 months

The Great Hall is buzzing as we arrive for our very first Youth Assembly event! Busy day ahead of workshops, an Assembly tour and our first sitting in the Assembly Chamber. Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing pics and info throughout the day #NewYA2023

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Aged between 13-17 & want to make a difference? Apply to be a member of the first ever Youth Assembly for NI. No experience necessary & full training & support will be given. Applications close at 5pm on 21st May. Apply & find out more: #ApplyNIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

10 months

First up is our YA Environment Committee rapporteur John Kane who is presenting the Committee’s findings and recommendations on tackling Climate Change to the Permanent Secretary @daera_ni . 1/3

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

On the work & current membership of the Youth Assembly, the Speaker said: “We are fortunate to have an articulate, passionate, caring & forward-thinking group driving the Youth Assembly, and I have no doubt that many of them will go on to become future leaders & politicians.” 1/4

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

5 months

Watch the📽️ from our first Youth Assembly event, we’re off to a flying start! We’d like to thank you for your continued support and wish all of you a Happy Christmas 🎄and a great New Year. Watch out for our ‘Big Youth’ Survey going live in January 📢🙌

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

5 months

Members from our first Youth Assembly (2021-2023) attended today’s launch of the @Ind_Review_EdNI Report. We were delighted to take part in the consultation in April 2022 and were keen to ensure that the voices of children and young people helped to shape this important report.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

We're so grateful to have the support & guidance of the @nichildcom Find out why she got involved & her hopes for the Youth Assembly. 🎞️⬇️ Recruitment for 90 members opens on Monday 26th April. For more info: #YourFutureNIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

What a view as we leave Parliament Buildings! ☀️ A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed today, and congratulations to those members who made their first speeches in the Assembly Chamber. 👏🏻 Exciting times ahead for #NIYouthAssembly

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

You've been sharing your hopes with us, continue to do so. Follow the link and be part of the conversation -

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

4 years

The Assembly Commission has some exciting news! Are you: - 13-17 years old or know someone who is? ☑️ - Supportive of young people's rights? ☑️ - Interested in #democracy ? ☑️ Then WATCH THIS 😃 📺 ⬇️ #NIYouthAssembly2020 #ShapeYourFuture

Northern Ireland Assembly

@niassembly

4 years

The Assembly Commission has some exciting news! Are you: - 13-17 years old or know someone who is? ☑️ - Supportive of young people's rights? ☑️ - Interested in #democracy ? ☑️ Then WATCH THIS 😃 📺 ⬇️ @NIYouthAssembly coming soon! #NIYouthAssembly2020 #ShapeYourFuture

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

And that’s a wrap for Plenary #4 We finished with a debate on whether the minimum age of criminal responsibility should be raised from 10 to 14. Although the majority voted against the change, members were instead keen to consider a range of ages between 10-18 years. #macr

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

We were delighted that our brand new Business Committee could meet for the first time yesterday. The online meeting enabled members to discuss requests and opportunities for the Youth Assembly, as well as preparations for the next sitting. #NIYouthAssembly

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Health Committee spokesperson, Clodagh McAuley, gives Youth Assembly members an update the Committee’s work on issues around youth mental health.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

1 year

Final images from @HillsCastle featuring our Members Martha and Andrew with @BillClinton , @joekennedy and UK Prime Minister @RishiSunak marking #GFA25 . #OnTheGuestList #Memories #WhatANight

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

2 days to go until our next plenary! We're excited to get back into the Assembly Chamber and discuss issues we're concerned about. Follow us on Saturday for live updates and find out more about the work of our Education, Environment, Rights & Equality, and Health Committees.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

We want to hear from you! Click here -> Share with others! #NIYouthAssembly

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

8 months

⏰Applications for the new Northern Ireland Youth Assembly are now open! Be a part of the change you want to see. Apply today -

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

In our new video series, we introduce some of our Youth Assembly members and get their thoughts on the past 12 months. First up is Oliver who tells us what the the highlight has been for him... #YouthVoice #NIYouthAssembly #YouthAction #1yearNIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Huge thanks for completing our recent survey. 🙌 Almost 1000 of you told us about the issues that matter to you & what you think our priorities should be over the next 2 years. We’ve read every single response & we’re now putting plans in place for our first plenary session!

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

1 year

Youth Assembly Members encouraged and inspired by the words of President Joe Biden. #Future #Prosperity

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

10 months

Our YA Rights and Equality Committee Rapporteur is Ollie Torney. Ollie sets out to the Chief Commissioner for @NIHRC the Committee’s concerns about the cost-of-living crisis and the impact on #ChildPoverty . 1/5

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Youth Assembly member Oliver Mercer discussed the Youth Assembly’s response to a consultation on an Independent Review of education. Oliver sits on the Youth Assembly’s Education Committee and is passionate about improving and reforming education for all.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

Patrick Davis is the first Youth Assembly member to speak during today’s plenary. #NIYA

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

1 year

Youth Assembly Members met with @CaraHunterSDLP & @DannyDonnelly1 in an Online Q&A that covered a variety of issues inc. #MACR #ChildsRights #StrikeAction #CostOfLiving #Health #Education #ViolenceAgainstWomen & #NeedForAFunctioningExec #RaisingIssues #YouthVoice

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

1 year

Our Members Martha & Andrew had a great evening at the @NIOgov Gala Dinner marking #GFA25 in @HillsCastle . They chatted to current/past political representatives about the important work of the NI Youth Assembly. @niassembly @HillaryClinton #OnTheGuestList #Memories #Enjoyed

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

3 years

New Year New YOUth Assembly! 🗓️ Thank you to all who have contributed in 2020, we are very excited about the adventure of the Northern Ireland Youth Assembly in 2021! #StayTuned

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

Youth Assembly member Ollie Torney provides an update on how the Youth Assembly responded to a recent consultation on marriage law here.

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

2 years

It's our 3rd sitting tomorrow & we're really excited that members will be debating & speaking in the Assembly Chamber for the first time.🙌 Our 4 Committees will be presenting their work plans & discussing Article 12 of the @UN Convention on Rights of the Child. #NIYouthAssembly

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

5 months

Former YA Member Oliver told us about some of his highlights on the Youth Assembly. Really informative and inspiring to hear from him. #NewYA2023

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

5 months

We’re meeting MLAs and giving our very first media interviews about our hopes and aspirations for this YA mandate! It’s a fast learning curve but we’re all camera ready and all set to shine. #NewYA2023

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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly

@NIYouthAssembly

1 year

A packed schedule for us today. 🙌🏻We’re meeting with @NIHRC to hear more about their work. Then we’ll be welcoming the Speakers & Presiding Officers from Westminster & the 3 devolved legislatures to ask them about their roles and tips on delivering speeches. Then plenary no5!

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