Child and Youth Policy Programme 2012–2015
opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö
2012
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According to Section 4 to the Youth Act (72/2006), “the Government shall adopt a youth policy development programme every four years. The development programme shall contain the national objectives for youth policy and provide guidelines for youth policy programme work at the provincial and local levels.” In the programme, aspects related to children will be considered from the perspective of growth in particular. The development programme will be prepared at the Ministry of Education and Culture.
In the current social situation, the lives of children and young people are approached through three focuses in child and youth policy: participation, non-discrimination and everyday life management.
Participation is a broad concept that refers to different things in different contexts. A sense of participation is generally thought to be created through taking part and having an influence. Children and young people can experience a sense of participation and social inclusion in their communities and the Finnish society when going to school, studying, working, engaging in hobbies and having an impact on their own affairs.
Non-discrimination refers to equality regardless of gender, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, language, religion, conviction, opinion, disability, health, sexual orientation, sexual identity or other personal characteristics.
Everyday life management can be approached through general life management skills. In this programme, everyday life management means that the child or young person is capable of taking responsibility for his or her life, personal finances and emotional well-being, considering his or her development stage.
The strategic goals and concerted actions of the programme
The Programme enhances participation and social inclusion
Strategic goal 1: Children and young people will grow to become active citizens with a sense of shared responsibility.
Strategic goal 2: Children and young people have equal opportunities to participate in cultural, leisure and physical activities.
Strategic goal 3: Young people find employment and their employment rate improves.
The Programme promotes non-discrimination
Strategic goal 4: Non-discrimination is achieved.
Strategic goal 5: Girls and boys have equal rights and opportunities.
The Programme monitors the management of everyday life
Strategic goal 6: Young people have the opportunity to live autonomously.
Strategic goal 7: Regardless of social background, all children and young people have access to high-quality education.
Strategic goal 8: Preventive measures are taken to ensure children’s and young people’s well-being and health.
The Programme enhances collaboration
Strategic goal 9: Matters pertaining to children, young people and families are administrated with high competence and through good collaboration.
In the current social situation, the lives of children and young people are approached through three focuses in child and youth policy: participation, non-discrimination and everyday life management.
Participation is a broad concept that refers to different things in different contexts. A sense of participation is generally thought to be created through taking part and having an influence. Children and young people can experience a sense of participation and social inclusion in their communities and the Finnish society when going to school, studying, working, engaging in hobbies and having an impact on their own affairs.
Non-discrimination refers to equality regardless of gender, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, language, religion, conviction, opinion, disability, health, sexual orientation, sexual identity or other personal characteristics.
Everyday life management can be approached through general life management skills. In this programme, everyday life management means that the child or young person is capable of taking responsibility for his or her life, personal finances and emotional well-being, considering his or her development stage.
The strategic goals and concerted actions of the programme
The Programme enhances participation and social inclusion
Strategic goal 1: Children and young people will grow to become active citizens with a sense of shared responsibility.
Strategic goal 2: Children and young people have equal opportunities to participate in cultural, leisure and physical activities.
Strategic goal 3: Young people find employment and their employment rate improves.
The Programme promotes non-discrimination
Strategic goal 4: Non-discrimination is achieved.
Strategic goal 5: Girls and boys have equal rights and opportunities.
The Programme monitors the management of everyday life
Strategic goal 6: Young people have the opportunity to live autonomously.
Strategic goal 7: Regardless of social background, all children and young people have access to high-quality education.
Strategic goal 8: Preventive measures are taken to ensure children’s and young people’s well-being and health.
The Programme enhances collaboration
Strategic goal 9: Matters pertaining to children, young people and families are administrated with high competence and through good collaboration.