Wanted: “leaders, visionaries and thinkers” who can speak out for young Muslims

25 Jun 2008
Young Muslims are being given the chance to join a new national group that will speak directly to ministers on issues affecting their lives.

The National Youth Agency is being supported by Government to recruit some 20 “inspiring and ambitious” young Muslims aged 16 to 21, male and female, who can collectively reflect the diversity of the country’s Muslim communities. They will join the new Young Muslims’ Advisory Group which is designed to enable a direct conversation between young people and government policy makers. The young people will have a unique opportunity to contribute to policy-making by putting forward the goals and aspirations of young Muslims in England.

YMAG members are promised direct access to ministers and policy makers, expert training provided by leading figures in areas such as media and presentation skills and the chance to organise and lead a national conference.

Rod Norton of the National Youth Agency said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young Muslims to get their voices heard. We want to create a group of individuals that reflect the diversity of Muslim communities in this country and give them the chance to bring about positive change. We’re looking for people who can become tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, speakers and visionaries and who can support motivate others to take a positive role in the community.”

Further details including an application form can be found at www.nya.org.uk/ymag

The deadline for applications is 21 July 2008.

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Notes to editors

• For further press information contact Tim Burke on 0116 242 7483
• The National Youth Agency (NYA) supports those involved in young people's personal and social development and works to enable all young people to fulfil their potential within a just society. For more information, please visit The NYA’s website at http://www.nya.org.uk/

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