The role of youth work in supporting young refugees and their political participation: education, social capital and agency

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Williams, S. and Hughes, C. 2022. The role of youth work in supporting young refugees and their political participation: education, social capital and agency. Strasbourg, France Council of Europe.
AuthorsWilliams, S. and Hughes, C.
TypeProject report
Abstract

Young refugees’ participation is crucial for an inclusive and healthy democracy. Yet, in the process of political engagement, young refugees encounter significant barriers due to multiple social structures and political forces, which treat refugees as the “other”. This article explores the barriers and responses that can be made through Youth Work approaches to enable fuller engagement in political participation.

KeywordsPolitical; Participation; Refugee; Young People; Youth Work
Year2022
PublisherCouncil of Europe
Place of publicationStrasbourg, France
Page range1-8
Web address (URL)https://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/42128013/121425749/POY+Young+Refugees+and+Political+Participation.pdf/56545c96-23b1-a276-43ea-44098e5012ac
Output statusPublished
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Online2022
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Deposited12 Jul 2022
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