As the first UNICEF-recognized Child-Friendly City in the United States, Houston is a national leader of children’s rights and continues to spearhead initiatives prioritizing the well-being of its youth. The Mayor’s Office of Education and Youth Engagement, in collaboration with the City of Houston Youth Ambassadors, developed the “Another Step for Youth” to create awareness and discuss efforts in Houston to advance children’s rights.
The podcast episodes highlight the Child Friendly City Initiative goal areas, from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children: safety and inclusion, youth participation, equitable social services, safe living environments and play and leisure. The goals of the podcast include:
- Highlight the importance of youth voices
- Empower youth to advocate for themselves and their community
- Invite youth to join and support organizations that prioritize their rights, such as the Child Friendly Cities Initiative in the City of Houston
The City of Houston Youth Ambassadors selected the topics and rights discussed in each episode, developed the scripts and designed the artwork for the podcast. The youth ambassadors are also the podcast hosts and facilitate intergenerational conversations with child rights leaders from United Against Human Trafficking, Cherish Our Children, Mental Health America of Greater Houston, Alief Votes, Houston Public Library, and the Nature Conservancy.
The production of “Another Step for Youth” wouldn’t have been possible without the steadfast support of the Houston Community Action Council and the dedication of the City of Houston Youth Ambassadors.
We invite you to listen and share the “Another Step for Youth” podcast, episodes available below, and join Houston in taking another significant step towards a brighter future for its youth. Once you tune in, we would appreciate your feedback! Click here to tell us what you think about the Another Step for Youth Podcast! Please find a list of the released podcast links below and enjoy!
Episode 1: Introduction to Children’s Rights – Children ages 0-17 comprise 25% of City of Houston’s population or approximately 600,000 people! Click here to listen to the podcast episode and learn more about what it means to support children and their rights.
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