Eleanor was a Member of the
first Welsh Youth Parliament from 2018 to 2021.
The following was her candidate
statement for election to the first Welsh Youth Parliament:
My Key Issues are:
Mental Health Support
D/deaf young people’s voices
Support for LGBT+ youth
I am standing for youth parliament
because I know that there are issues for young people in Wales that need to be
talked about but aren’t. I am a good person for this role because I am very
honest and loyal, and I am willing to put in the heard work and persevere. I
have good judgement and can take full responsibility for my actions. I have
good integrity, initiative and I am very enthusiastic about this role.
One of my main focuses will be
representing lgbt+ youth in Wales. Every young person should feel supported,
safe and accepted in school and around the community, regardless of their
gender or sexual identity. I also think that mental health needs to be talked
about and taught in schools- we are taught from so early on about healthy
eating and exercise but there is a stigma surrounding mental health.
My last focus will be promoting
knowledge and understanding of young people in Wales who are D/deaf and Hard of
Hearing. Their voices need to be heard and we as a society need to take active
roles making sure that D/deaf and HoH young people’s rights and opportunities
are equal.
