Almeria girl joins UNICEF Andalucia advisory group

ONE of Almeria’s young residents is being recognised on a regionwide level. Ainhoa Boeangiu, the 11-year-old member of the Vera Municipal Council for Children and Adolescents, was welcomed by the mayor of Vera, Alfonso García Ramos, to the Vera Town Hall on October 16. Ainhoa has also been selected to join the UNICEF Andalucia Committee Advisory Group.

Vera’s young visionary

On Thursday, November 20, Ainhoa will participate in the 17th Children’s Plenary Session of the Andalucian Parliament, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. There, she and 11 other young residents of Andalucia will address the topic of digital rights and child protection in digital environments and their relationship with mental health.

Ainhoa, as well as the other children, were selected for the exciting opportunity after they each submitted a video stating why they were equipped to be part of the plenary session. 

During the session, eight Children’s Councils – one per Andalucian province – will present a presentation on the theme “Light Up for Children’s Rights.”

The UNICEF Committee, putting children’s needs at the forefront for 3 years

The UNICEF Andalucia Committee has had an advisory group composed of local children and adolescents from throughout the region since 2022. The group plans children’s activities, promotes collaboration between them and local governments, and advises on decision-making with the children’s best interest in mind. It is part of the leading voices of the children of the region, and puts the children’s health, happiness, and development at the forefront of local governments’ actions. 

“Vera is proud that one of our young people is part of the UNICEF Andalucia Advisory Group and is bringing the voice of Vera’s children to the Andalusian Parliament,” said the mayor of Vera, Alfonso García Ramos. “Ainhoa ​​is the only participant from Almeria in the 17th Children’s Plenary Session of the Andalucian Parliament and an example of commitment and citizen participation from a very early age.”

Ainhoa to represent Vera with pride

The mayor, apart from congratulating Ainhoa, also presented her with the flag of Vera, which she will display during her presentation at the Children’s Plenary Session. Ainhoa will continue to represent her town proudly, and Vera residents have already expressed being impressed and proud of the capability of the young resident.

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