For ages 9 to 17... Applications accepted until the 14th of next month
Seo-gu District of Gwangju (District Mayor Kim Ikang) announced on the 26th that it is recruiting the "10th Youth District Policy Participation Group" with the goal of creating a "city where my child wants to live."
The Youth District Policy Participation Group is an organization aimed at promoting children's rights and policy participation. Since the launch of the first group in August 2016, over 300 children have actively participated over the past nine years in activities such as ▲advocating for children's rights ▲policy monitoring ▲policy proposals.
The 9th group, which was active last year, participated in the Youth Participatory Budget System, toured the National Assembly, held policy discussions with members of the National Assembly, and conducted district policy monitoring. They also hosted the "Aajeongmal (children directly speak about children's policies) Policy Proposal Session," encouraging enthusiastic participation and response from children by proposing policies from their own perspectives.
The recruitment targets children aged 9 to under 18 who reside or are active in Seo-gu, Gwangju. Applications can be submitted in person to the Seo-gu District Child Welfare Department or via email with the required documents by the 14th of next month. For more information, contact the Seo-gu District Child Welfare Department or the Seo-gu Youth Center.
Kang Misook, head of the Child Welfare Department, said, "We plan to expand opportunities for children to directly participate in district policies and propose policies so they can actively contribute to the local community," and added, "We will strive to create an environment where children can express their opinions and be heard, making this a city where my child wants to live."
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