Young people from Hyndland Secondary in the West End organized a conference to launch the Manifesto for a Fairer Future, aiming to empower students and promote active citizenship and leadership. The conference provided an opportunity for students to express their views on religious equality and other important issues.
Young people from Hyndland Secondary in the West End ran proceedings, which included the launch of the Manifesto for a Fairer Future .
Amjed Madkhali, a second year pupil at Hyndland Secondary School who gave a speech about religious equality, said: “Today’s conference was great. I believe everyone should be treated equally despite their religion and every religion should be respected. Today gave us a chance to express our views.”Fellow second year Omar Mualla said: “I feel really proud and happy that we spoke in front of nearly 600 people today. It feels special to be part of an event like this, the first of its kind.
After keynote speakers and entertainment from St Andrew’s Secondary school iPad band – with a brilliant rendition of Blame it on the Boogie - the young people took part in a variety of workshops includingCouncillor Christina Cannon, the city’s education convener, said: “The most important thing that that I wanted to get across to the young people was that they have the power to shape and influence change.
“It was so encouraging to see how confident and committed the young people are in tackling subjects that are close to their hearts. They are a force to be reckoned with and this is a good thing.”
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