Sonia was a Member of the second Welsh Youth Parliament from
2021 to 2024.
The following was her candidate statement for election to
the second Welsh Youth Parliament:
My key issues are:
- A
greener urban environment.
- Mental
health of young people.
- Environmentally-friendly
housing.
Candidate Statement: I am applying to be a WYP member to
meet like-minded young people who want to improve the world for future
generations. While our government continues struggling and losing trust, the
youth can not only see what today's real problems are, but what tomorrow's will
be - we want our voices heard.
As a WYP member, I hope to involve young people of all
backgrounds in current and future affairs by making the mental and physical
health of future Welsh citizens a top priority as problems like global warming
approach us. To counter pollution in urban areas, I will promote the importance
of growing trees and building green, sustainable housing. I will try to
increase the number of extracurricular activities and youth clubs available for
teenagers in Newport and Wales compared to younger children, as Newport is
proudly the second-most diverse city in Wales yet lacks facilities to reduce
discrimination and antisocial behaviour among young people.
I believe I am a worthy candidate as I have spoken to people
struggling in Wales and have raised over £1000 for environmental and
humanitarian causes. I also regularly attend protests calling for justice for
victims of police brutality, racism, and refugees.
Thank you
