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Speaker Says Ageism, Violence Are Top Barriers to Youth Inclusion
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Summary
A meeting transcript records a speaker who said ageism and violence are the primary obstacles to youth inclusion, described young people's desire for safety and recognition, and framed youth as a strength rather than a disadvantage.
A commenter who identified themselves as leading a "portfolio of youth and gender" said ageism and violence are the top obstacles preventing young people from being included in decision-making, according to remarks recorded in the meeting transcript.
The commenter said many young people want a world that is "easier and kinder" after facing repeated challenges. "We work so hard and would just love for that to translate into rewards. We'd love that to translate into safety, into inclusion," the commenter said.
The speaker said two recurring barriers were that young voices are dismissed as "too young" and that young people frequently encounter violence. "You're too young for it. You're not ready for it. You're not experienced for it," the commenter said, adding that youth should not be treated as a disadvantage.
The speaker also described personal motivation and an appointment that will let them work at a larger scale. "I don't think that my youth is a prejudice or disadvantage. I think that it's my exact superpower," they said, urging young people to remain "strong" and "hopeful." The remarks included a reference to a conversation with young people in Botswana, where about half said they wanted the world to be "easier" rather than just expecting to become stronger.
The transcript does not specify the meeting name, location, date of the remarks beyond the timecodes in the recording, or the formal office that made the appointment referenced by the speaker. No formal vote or motion was recorded on this topic in the provided transcript segments.
The speaker's comments emphasized inclusion and the desire among young people for recognition, safety and opportunity while noting age-based prejudice and violence as tangible barriers.
