The Youth for Equity and Solidarity Council is the NYC Commission on Human Rights’ council of young leaders who advise the Commission on how to expand our engagement with young people. The youth council will help guide our youth programming and events by providing feedback on workshops and trainings, informing us of issues and incidents related to bias and discrimination, and planning youth related events. The purpose of the council is to build long-term engagement with young people interested in and committed to the mission of the Commission, and to empower young people to become actively engaged in fostering environments of inclusion and respect. Commission staff will support youth council members with trainings and other opportunities that will build their advocacy and organizing skills using a human rights framework.
Applications for the Commission's Youth for Equity and Solidarity Council (YES Council) 2021-2022 are now closed. Young leaders between ages 13-21 and interested in working on human rights issues in New York City have applied, and we will announce the selected applicants soon.
The commitment to participate in the YES Council will last a full year, starting in fall 2021. The program begins with a meet-and-greet among the entire council and Commission leaders and will include an opportunity to learn more about the Commission’s work and current priorities.
Questions? Please contact youth@cchr.nyc.gov.