Minister Zangrillo Attends Renewal of Children’s Council
Rome, January 22, 2025 – Minister of Education and Merit Giuseppe Valditara presided over the renewal ceremony of the Children’s Council at the Ministry of Education and Merit.
The Children’s Council is a participatory body composed of 40 children aged between 8 and 14, elected from all over Italy. Its mission is to represent the voice of children in the decision-making process on issues that directly concern them.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister, the Undersecretary of State for Education and Merit Paola Frassinetti, Director General for Student Welfare and Inclusion Giovanna Boda, and President of the Children’s Council Aurora Genovese.
During his speech, Minister Valditara highlighted the importance of the Council as a means of giving young people a say in the policies that affect them. He also underlined the need to promote active participation and civic responsibility among children.
“This Council is a fundamental tool for ensuring that the voices of children are heard,” said Minister Valditara. “It allows us to listen to their ideas and proposals, and to involve them in the decision-making process that will shape their future.”
The Council members presented their work plan for the year 2025, which includes initiatives focused on promoting well-being, inclusion, and education.
“We are excited to continue our work and to make a meaningful contribution to the policies that affect children in Italy,” said Aurora Genovese, President of the Children’s Council.
The ceremony concluded with a symbolic moment in which the Minister and the Council members planted a tree in the garden of the Ministry, representing the growth and flourishing of the ideas and proposals put forward by the Council.
Rinnovo del Consiglio delle bambine e dei bambini alla presenza del Ministro Zangrillo
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