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Our five candidates are ready to tackle issues affecting young people in the City. Who will you vote for?
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Find out more about the young people in the running to become the next Member of Youth Parliament.
Adrian Avendano Grijalva
Adrian was a previous member of Newham Council’s Youth Panel and involved in interviewing council members, such as the Director of Education and Inclusion. He’s highly motivated in representing the young people of the City of London.
Growing up in Newham with South American parents, Adrian understands the barriers young people can face, and wants to be a spokesperson for all the City’s youth – whatever their background. Adrian’s focus in on strengthening communities to challenge barriers and produce the best possible outcomes.
His pledges are:
- To give more exposure to the City.
- To improve liveability and community in the City.
Giovanni Di Amato
Giovanni wants to use his voice to raise awareness about issues that aren’t talked about enough. He wants to hear and learn about other young people’s experiences and opinions, and challenge assumptions.
Giovanni is a rational thinker, keeps up with the news, and regularly discusses politics with his friends and family. He’s also a member of his school’s politics society.
His pledges are:
- To advocate for the environment/climate change.
- To advocate for the cost of living crisis.
Jonathan Woo
Jonathan volunteers with the Royal Air Force, the Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London, and a youth education centre that supports underprivileged young people with getting into higher education. He’s also the Head of Lighting for his school’s theatre tech team.
If elected, Jonathan wants to strengthen the link between young people and decision makers. He wants to ensure that their perspectives are listened to, represented and taken seriously.
His pledges are:
- To give a voice to young people.
- To increase financial education.
Sylvia Thukral
Sylvia has been a Wellbeing Rep, Digital Leader and School Counsellor. She feels that politics are often out of young people’s control, and feels confident that she can represent young people to give them a voice.
Sylvia wants to use her strong communication skills to be an advocate for young people, promoting the values of justice, compassion and inclusivity.
Her pledges are:
- To modernise the curriculum.
- To improve employment opportunities for young people.
Yunshu Yang
Yunshu wants to be the next Member of Youth Parliament as she closely relates to young people in the Square Mile, and shares their concerns. She wants to represent and advocate for them fairly, so her pledges are shaped around their suggestions.
Yunshu vows to do the best to represent her constituency and the ever-changing issues faced by young people, and to tackle their concerns from the roots.
Her pledges are:
- To advocate for young people’s safety.
- To improve social awareness and advocacy.
Vote now for your next Member of Youth Parliament
Make a difference to your City and your community. Voting opens 7 March and closes 18 March.
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