Seen and Heard: Young People's Voices and Freedom of Expression

Seen and Heard seeks to establish a just and equitable social movement of diverse young people who engage with the belief that freedom of expression is a basic human right for ALL persons. This is achieved through the design and development of creative protest that place es youth, at risk of marginalization and exclusion, at the centre of political dialogue through blended learning experiences and sustained support from researchers, educators, artists, activists, publishers, and policy makers. Through Seen and Heard young people will better understand their human rights through stories and other forms of communication and will be more confident in expressing themselves (through a variety of media) and understanding that their voice matters. In addition, educators, artists, publishers, activists, and policy makers begin to adapt their work to defend the human rights of all young people in diverse communities, and better support the needs of young people.