Friday, September 10th, 2010

Blogs

David Cameron Directs IARS to Discuss Big Society with Lord Wei

Recently the IARS Youth Advisory Group with the support of the Prince's Trust wrote a letter to David Cameron offering its support for the government’s Big Society vision. The letter also detailed the important role that the youth-led sector could play in the delivery of the National Citizens Service and the establishment of the Big Society.

We have moved premises!

On 30th July 2010, IARS move into new premises. Our new address is Park Place, 10-12 Lawn Lane, London SW8 1UD. We are very excited with this move and hope to invite our members and service users soon to an office warming party.

Positive Action and Community Cohesion

On the 8th of July, Dr. Gavrielides, IARS Director, spoke at the Institute of Education (University of London) conference on Positive Action and Community Cohesion. Dr. Gavrielides spoke about the Positive Action clauses in the Equality Act 2010 and provided a critical analysis of current policy and other equality legislation. Dr. Gavrielides also presented a number of available levers for community cohesion within human rights legislation.

Youth Empowerment Project Updates

All monthly Youth Empowerment Project updates will be posted here. 

This includes:

  • any resources to download
  • the advertising of volunteering opportunities for young people aged 16-25 
  • any latest news from v, the National Young People's volunteer service.

 

Young Justice Champions Project Updates

 

Young Justice Champions Project Updates

A ground breaking, youth-led public legal education initiative.