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    Mar 27

    Government: ‘Body dissatisfaction’ of enormous important to young people.

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    Mar 29

    The Fast Track Apprenticeship is still open for applications! Make sure you apply for your brilliant beginning by 12PM 4 April:

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  3. Mar 29

    We're looking for a Youth Democracy Coordinator to work across the East and West Midlands. Find out more:

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    Mar 28

    “Anorexia isn’t about trying to look nice, or getting ready for the prom, it’s a deep-seated disease.” Comedian says the condition, which made him "numb", was a coping mechanism - he “didn’t feel like a good enough looking bloke”. |

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    Mar 27

    The Government has responded to the Youth Select Committee report on . Find out more:

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    Mar 27

    The 's Youth Select Committee has received an official response from the Government about their report on body image and its recommendations, including relating to our work on our .

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    Mar 27

    The Government Equalities Office has today published its response to the 2017 Youth Select Committee report, A Body Confident Future:

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    Mar 27

    Government promises action to combat negative body image

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    Mar 27

    UK Government rejects calls for body image sex ed lessons to help LGBTI teens – whilst also admitting 'they don't understand what causes body dissatisfaction.'

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  10. Mar 27

    ., Chair of the Committee said: “Young people’s mental health and well-being must be taken seriously if we are to mitigate the detrimental effects of body dissatisfaction.”

    Thomas Copeland, Chair of the Youth Select Committee speaking in Portcullis House.
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    Mar 26

    For the next couple of days I'm joining the in Kosovo for the Western Balkans Youth Conference - I'll be speaking tomorrow about the work of

    panel discussion at the beginning of the conference
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    Mar 27

    Chatting on this morning about body confidence and how the gov needs to support our young people. Check our the gov response to our report!!🎉✨🎇

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  13. Mar 26

    BREAKING: Government concludes 'body dissatisfaction' is an issue of enormous concern to young people.

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    Mar 26

    Thank you to the for our Youth Led Award! And thank you for nominating us ;)

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  15. Mar 26

    NEW: Tomorrow will release their response to the Youth Select Committee’s report on body image.

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    In November 2017, the Committee concluded body dissatisfaction was causing long-lasting consequences for young people.
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    Mar 20

    “The Commonwealth truly empowers young people”. , one of two UK 🇬🇧 delegates to and Ambassador to the Commonwealth shares her thoughts and vision for as we approach .

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  17. Mar 22

    We’re celebrating our 70th this year! Have you been involved in our work? We would LOVE to hear your stories so please do get in touch and tell us about your experience with us!

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    Mar 21

    Do you know someone who has been helping people understand their democratic rights and make their voice heard? Nominate them for a Democracy Award:

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    Mar 21

    Votes at 16 is inevitable, Scotland & Wales can vote for national & local representatives but not MP’s!! MPs now have the chance to be bold & to be brave – for their own sake, I hope they take it My latest blog in ⤵️

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    Mar 21

    Thanks so much to the for the opportunity to speak to some super engaged high school students from the U.S. about youth voter turnout in the UK and the incredible programmes ensuring that young people engage with democracy & active citizenship✨

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