From classroom to ballot: Empowering civic engagement through education
Amelie Abass SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Free
- Category:
- Humanities
- Updated:
- 13th June 2025
Friday 20 June 1 pm online (one-hour event)
Led by Amelie Abass FRSA, ambassador for Make Votes Matter, you are invited to explore the question "How can we expect young individuals to exercise their voting rights when the British education system suppresses independent thought?"
Our political landscape often disproportionately impacts two key groups: the vulnerable and our youth. Despite this, youth engagement in the UK is alarmingly low. Calling educators, teachers, lecturers, students, and anyone interested in this vital topic to join us for an engaging discussion. Together, we will explore these questions and discuss how parents and educators can foster independent thinking to enhance civic engagement among young voters. We look forward to a meaningful conversation that will benefit young people and inspire positive change!
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Views: 14 | Enquiries: 0About Amelie Abass
Amelie Abass is rapidly emerging as a dynamic and consequential voice in contemporary British political activism. Her specialisms include speaking on youth engagement in politics and electoral reform.
At just 22 years old, she has already garnered national recognition for her passionate advocacy for electoral reform, unwavering commitment to amplifying youth voices, and multifaceted engagement across a spectrum of political and social justice organisations.
Her work, characterised by intellectual rigour and a profound sense of urgency, positions her not merely as a participant in current debates but as a shaper of future political discourse.
The swift accumulation of significant roles, from leadership positions within Make Votes Matter and the Young Greens to advisory capacities in organisations promoting diversity and educational equity, alongside prestigious accolades such as the “Campaigner of the Year” award, signals an unusually rapid ascent.
This trajectory suggests a highly effective and resonant approach that skillfully navigates and influences multiple spheres of influence simultaneously, rather than a gradual, sequential progression.
What lends particular power to Amelie’s activism is its grounding in her lived experience as a young undergraduate student. Her calls for greater youth engagement in politics are not abstract pronouncements but stem from a direct understanding of the challenges and aspirations of her generation.
As she articulated in a blog post reflecting on her campaigning, “Youth engagement in politics is about taking back the power we have been led to believe we no longer have”.
This perspective infuses her work with an authenticity that resonates deeply, particularly with other young people who see in her a reflection of their concerns and a champion for their inclusion in the democratic process.
For more information and details on how to connect, check out Amelie’s LinkedIn here - linkedin.com/in/amelieabass
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