Lower Sixth student, Zaina Khan has recently been elected to the UK Youth Parliament, as an MYP (Member of Youth Parliament). The UK Youth Parliament is a national body of young people aged 11-18 who are elected to represent their peers, bring their voices to decision-makers to influence policy and drive social change through campaigns, debates, and direct engagement with MPs; working to ensure that youth issues are heard at local, regional and national levels.
As part of the process, Zaina had to apply by writing a manifesto on something that she was passionate about, and something that she thought currently affected young people. Zaina chose to write hers on poverty. As part of her manifesto, Zaina calls for school-based mental health drop-ins, peer-support groups, and the reopening of youth clubs to provide young people with free and safe places to learn, meet others and access support. She also had to write multiple summaries on topics such as why she wanted to be an MYP, what qualities and experiences she could bring to the role as well as how she would ensure that a wide range of young people would be represented.
Zaina is passionate about bring positive change to Leeds and wants to empower young people by ensuring that their voices are heard, respected and acted upon by decision makers.
This is a huge achievement and the whole Notre Dame community is supporting Zaina's accomplishments and next steps.
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