Resources for Young People

Here are some resources that you might find useful to help you respond to race and faith equality issues!

This video outlines all of the rights that people under 18 have, from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

BBC Newsround provides an explainer on what racism is and how we can respond to it.

Kids of Colour is a Manchester-based project for young people of colour. They offer a platform for young people of colour to explore ‘race’, identity and culture and challenge the everyday, institutionalised racism that shapes their lives.

Intercultural Youth Scotland is a community, service and voice for young Black people and people of colour. They are the only major Scottish organisation that is both youth-led and Black and PoC-led. Their programmes all have developed from direct consultation with their network of Youth Ambassadors.

Here are some examples of young activists from around the world from Unicef. Below, you can watch a short video from CBC Kids (Canada) on becoming a young activist and you can read more from the reporter Saara Chaudry.

If you find talking about race or faith inequalities upsetting, check out this advice on dealing with the news. The Mix provides self-care advice for young people who are experiencing racism. ChildLine also provide advice on coping with racism and racial bullying and dealing with wider types of discrimination. Bayo is also a community organisation that provides mental health support for diverse Black young people.

If you are ever facing an issue that you feel you can’t speak to your parents or other adults about, you can call Childline for advice. The call is free. Ring 0800 1111. You can also visit the website childline.org.uk