'Learning about healthy relationships, boundaries, and consent at a young age is essential in laying the foundation for a future free of violence and abuse.'
A new youth-led campaign, to encourage healthy relationships and highlight the significance of boundaries and consent, was launched at Stormont this week.
Cailíní member Grace said: "I have loved being part of the Brave Belfast Cailíní. I’ve learned a lot about relationships, knowing what a healthy relationship is and what's not. I feel comfortable in the group and know I always have someone to talk to if I need to.” At the launch event, the young women told attendees about the campaign and demonstrated the resources that they have created including the webpage, information Z Cards, poster, flyers and a quiz. Going forward, the Cailíní aim to continue to spread the Be a Girl’s Girl message by sharing resources in their schools and clubs and participating in the Belfast Imagine Festival with a Brave Belfast Cailíní art exhibition in late March.
NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn, said: “I’m grateful to speak at this event and meet the girls behind it. Every young person has the right to feel safe, respected, and heard in their relationships. “I have been blown away by how much work the young women and girls have put into this campaign, and the confidence and knowledge they have developed on healthy relationships has been astounding. I am excited to see them continue to work together and deliver change in their schools and communities.
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