Lars Westra on Children’s Rights & Advocacy | Amplifying Youth Voices towards Global Change

Today's episode of WECAN Media is all about children’s rights & advocacy with the 18-year-old Lars Westra, a passionate children’s rights activist, speaker, and EU Youth Delegate to the United Nations, about the vital importance of listening to children and young people in shaping policies and building a more equitable world. As an international youth representative, Lars is passionate about equity, inclusion, and global cooperation. As EU Youth Delegate to the UN and Vice Chair of the Dutch NGO Coalition on Children’s Rights, Lars works to ensure that young people have a seat and a voice at the decision-making table because when we truly listen to young people, we unlock fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and the courage to reimagine a better world. ✨ In This Episode, discover all about: Why youth perspectives matter in policy-making and global governance Lars’ journey into advocacy began at just nine years old How his experiences as EU Youth Delegate to the UN and Vice Chair of the Dutch NGO Coalition on Children’s Rights are amplifying young voices worldwide The principles that guide his work: equality, equity, freedom, and dignity His vision for a future where children and young people co-create solutions to global challenges Tackling climate change, poverty, and inequality through collaboration and empathy The power of idealism, optimism, and intergenerational dialogue in driving sustainable change 🎤 Lars shares stories from his TEDx Talk, his experiences representing youth at the United Nations, and his mission to be a “megaphone” for young voices in spaces where decisions are made. Together, Stephanie and Lars explore how adults can partner with youth to build a more inclusive and hopeful future. #Childrensrights #advocacyforrights #LarsWestra #UN #WeCan __________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecanleadbyexample 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.can.world LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-shecan-podcast/id1790078746Your Story Matters! You Matter! Role Models Matter! Lead By Example To Support Others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.