A permanent chair in decision making: celebrating youth participation

Abstract

Meaningful youth engagement is a trending concept in the global health arena. In 2018, the UN Youth Strategy “Youth 2030” was announced, as the first ever UN system-wide strategy focusing on youth, intending to guide joint UN action for and with young people globally. This was followed by the launch of the WHO Youth Council in 2021. Following their lead, many global health organisations are making efforts to uphold the concept of meaningful youth engagement, and have created spaces for young people to take part in processes and decisions on issues concerning their own health. While discussions around youth engagement and inclusion are indeed increasing, it remains to be seen whether these have translated into processes and outcomes that truly reflect the needs and opinions of young people. Our new youth advisory panelTo deliver child and adolescent health research, news, and insights on a global scale, who better to advise and contribute as advocates for young people than young people? Meet the new international youth advisory panel who are itching to transform their personal and professional experience into positive action. Full-Text PDF Our updated International Advisory Board and new Youth Advisory PanelAs The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health reaches its fourth birthday, we are delighted to announce our updated International Advisory Board. Our inaugural advisory board has been phenomenally helpful in shaping the journal and advising us on crucial areas of research within paediatrics and child and adolescent health. We are hugely grateful for their time and effort. Full-Text PDF