Nia-Rose 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:
- Mental Health
- Bullying
- Disability Equality
Hi, my name is Nia-Rose and I am
13 years old. I am a member of the 2nd Mumbles Guides unit, Swansea. I have
been a member of the Guiding family since I was 6 years old.
I am delighted to have been
chosen as the Girlguiding Cymru Youth Parliament Representative. I feel it is
important for the views of young people to be heard and be able to play a part
in changing the way in which our communities can develop and change for the
better for everyone.
I feel that I am well equipped
for the role given that I am currently Form and Year Rep in my school at
Bishopston Comprehensive. I enjoy public speaking and I am a friendly and
conscientious person.
I am passionate about raising
the awareness of mental health issues and how such issues impact on the lives
of children and young people. I believe that there should be greater education
in this area and greater provision for helping those suffering with mental
health issues.
Sadly bullying is a reality in
all schools and can have devastating consequences. I believe that there needs
to be greater education in schools of the impact of such behaviour and
empowerment for those being bullied.
I also think it is important
that our society tries to reduce the use of plastic and manages litter in order
to protect our environment.
Finally, I believe in equal
opportunities for those with a disability, whether that be physical or mental,
within our communities. As such I believe there needs to be more inclusion of
disabled people and that differences should be accepted.
As your chosen representative
for Guiding Cymru, I would like to visit other units around Wales to share with
you my experience as a member of the youth parliament and gain your opinions on
what really matters to you within your community.
I am more than willing to
listen to all of your views and convey these to the Parliament as I believe
that everyone’s views are important and should be taken into account.
Thank you for taking the time
to vote for me and I hope that I can make a difference on your behalf.
