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Children and young people’s organisations share their manifestos ahead of the Senedd elections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

IN the countdown to the Senedd elections on May 6, charities and other organisations have started to announce their own manifestos — what they would like to see our politicians carry out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These manifestos can be really useful tools in deciding how to vote based on what is important to you. So, in the third of a series, we shall be giving you all the important takeaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week: children and young people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s Senedd election will see 16 and 17-year-olds allowed to vote for the first time. Issues high on their agenda include the climate crisis, mental health and reducing inequality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also a strong emphasis on combatting child poverty in Wales — according to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 29% of children in Wales live in poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groups representing children and young people are keen for their voices to be heard this election. Here is what they want from the next Welsh government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Children’s Commissioner in Wales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n