Key Points
And so, it is time to start planning for a future when young people, especially women, are not hampered by a lack of information, inadequate infrastructure, unresponsive services, and poor safety from accessing spaces in cities...
With a multi-pronged approach to using data and technologies for evidence generation and perception mapping of young people based on their experiences through human-centred research design, the project aims to strengthen youth-led active citizenship models to ensure the rights and entitlements of young people in the city...
Workshops conducted with over 400 young people across four cities in Rajasthan found that they want to live with rights, access education, good health, a secure home and spaces to voice their needs..
Surbhi Kumar and Nidhi Arya, programme coordinators at the YP Foundation, say, Cities for youth is a movement for young people to be able to exercise their rights in cities by demanding ownership in policymaking..
To make a city inclusive, there is a need to recognise young peoples lived experiences, especially in the context of accessing opportunities to grow, live, play, and move freely...
