Register for the youth action festival
Stand up for girls' rights
And celebrate International Day of the Girl with us
Interested in getting involved in global girls’ rights campaigning? Want to hear about our ground breaking reporting on girls’ rights in the UK? Led and shaped by our Youth Advisory Panel, this is an exciting one-day action festival with inspiring speakers, music, arts and workshops on the theme of ending violence and discrimination against girls both in the UK and internationally.
Sign up here for group bookings. For individual tickets (over 18s only) please register here.
Why?
(attendee from last year)
Whether it’s in Lagos, Lima or London, violence and discrimination against girls create barriers against girls which holds them back. Join us to make a difference in the big issues that matter. This year we will be campaigning on:
- Girls’ rights in the UK, what’s the situation? How is your local area doing when it comes to rights?
- Champions of Change – How young men are leading the way in ending violence against girls
- Learn Without Fear – How do we end sexual harassment and violence in schools?
- Safe cities, transport and local places – how do we stop street harassment and feel safe out and about?
More details
This festival is for young men and women aged between 14-21 years old. All under 18s must be accompanied by a chaperone/guardian, find out more information.
Held on Saturday 8th October 2016, 10am – 5pm in London.
The venue is TBC but will be wheelchair accessible. Limited travel bursary available on application
Keep your eyes peeled as we announce this year’s line up!
What we'll be doing
Listen to high profile speakers, poets and musicians speaking out against violence against girls. Last year we had the amazing Clara Amfo from Radio 1!
Take part in debates about the role of young men to end violence against girls.
Get involved in the conversation about where are the best and the worst places to live if you are a girl in the UK. Brainstorm solutions that could impact government policy.
Hear how last year's festival helped the #learnwithoutfear campaign make schools a safer space for girls all over the world.
Develop skills in campaigning, public speaking, art and drama.
last year's highlights
Clara Amfo, Radio 1 DJ in conversation.
Workshops including: How to start a feminist group in school, Imagining interventions: Empowering change with drama, Who really has power?
Panel discussion: Exploring the role of men and boys in preventing violence against girls with YAP, Youth for Change and Great Men Project
Creative campaigning - Spray painting for social change.