Recent events prove that young people are passionate about participation.
Yet their interest has shifted from domestic politics to issues of a more global nature - and research has shown that large numbers of young people are campaigning on specific causes, such as poverty and injustice, rather than supporting political parties.
The growing recognition of citizenship as a fundamental part of the school curriculum has cemented this politicisation. It has also empowered pupils to voice opinions with confidence.
Research by the Department for International Development shows that nearly three-quarters of young people aged 16 to 24 are concerned about levels of poverty in developing countries, and nearly two-thirds feel that poverty is a moral issue.
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