Ffion 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:
- Better mental health support
- Quality Education and life skills
- Promoting peace and sustainability
I have been interested in politics
since representing Wales at a conference about Democracy in Bratislava and
would be a proud ambassador for my area.
I realise the right to a voice is important and that young people should
have as much of a say about issues affecting them as adults. Young people are
now more aware of their rights, thanks to the work of the Welsh Assembly and
schools and the best way for them to learn more about politics is to get
involved.
Serving on my school council
for 4 years has made me confident when communicating. I can make effective
links between young people and parliament, through social media, visiting
schools to hear their opinions or hosting a youth forum. I am a good listener,
a Welsh speaker and have great respect for my own culture and other cultures
and beliefs.
I hope to represent many
important issues for young people, especially health and education. With many
pressures on young people today, including social media, peer pressure and
employment, young people deserve better provision for mental health care and an
education which prepares them academically, socially and morally in order to be
healthy, active citizens of Wales.
