The Covid-19 pandemic has provided many lessons, including when it comes to child and youth participation in times of crises. Despite traditions, statutory structures, and intentions, Nordic children and youth have stated that their right to participate was poorly implemented.
Decision makers in different sectors, other key actors and organisations must all prepare for a future crisis, and participation measures must be implemented in a way that include and reach all groups of society. To achieve child and youth participation, we need participatory structures, positive attitudes toward children and youth, necessary skills, and competence, as well as conscious choices of methods and levels of participation.
This section includes recommendations for local decision makers on how to ensure child and youth participation during times of crises, and analyses and presentations of the fundamentals that need to be in place to achieve child and youth participation.