At times I complain about inequality in pay between men and women in Europe. At times I complain about unfair access to good schools in the UK. At times, I complain about British policy and politics. But at least I can complain. I have been lucky to grow up in a society where discrimination is less than in other nations across the world, but importantly, I am lucky because I have the opportunity to speak out about my concerns. I have been lucky to grow up in a society where discrimination is less than in other nations across the world, but importantly, I am lucky because I have the opportunity to speak out about my concerns.
The idea that I could not voice my frustration were I to live in certain countries of the world, or the thought that were I to do so would land me in prison, or worse, tortured, or worse murdered, drives me to do the work I do.
The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization speaks out on behalf of 57 different groups around the world who cannot speak for themselves and for me it borders on duty to use my voice to assist those who need a voice most. And it is for that reason that we need active, enthusiastic, knowledgeable young people to pass the message on.
You have gifts that others are restricted from using – so believe in a positive future, use your gifts and good luck!
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