National Youth Organisation
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The National Youth Organisation (NYO) is a representative body of students and young people in the Republic of Ireland
, which focuses on issues that affect young people.
The Organisation has launched numerous campaigns, namely a national youth protest in 2008 which focused on the lack of say young people have in society. The National Youth Organisation is headed by an Executive which is chaired by the President
of the Organisation. As of 2008, the President was Aidan McGrath
.
The Organisation is involved in a number of campaigns including anti-bullying, mental health campaigns, promotion of youth council campaigns, student council
promotion campaigns and even health campaign, it was also involved in creating an advertisement campaign alongside the Health Service Executive
to promote positive mental health for young people.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, which focuses on issues that affect young people.
The Organisation has launched numerous campaigns, namely a national youth protest in 2008 which focused on the lack of say young people have in society. The National Youth Organisation is headed by an Executive which is chaired by the President
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
of the Organisation. As of 2008, the President was Aidan McGrath
Aidan McGrath
Aidan McGrath is an Irish youth activist. He is the former President of Ireland's National Youth Organisation. He was twice elected to represent his Constituency of Fingal in Ireland's National Youth Parliament, Dáil na nÓg, and was Chairperson of both the Swords Youth Council and the Fingal...
.
The Organisation is involved in a number of campaigns including anti-bullying, mental health campaigns, promotion of youth council campaigns, student council
Student council
Student council is a curricular or extra-curricular activity for students within elementary and secondary schools around the world. Present in most public and private K-12 school systems across the United States, Canada and Australia these bodies are alternatively entitled student council, student...
promotion campaigns and even health campaign, it was also involved in creating an advertisement campaign alongside the Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive
The Health Service Executive is responsible for the provision of healthcare providing health and personal social services for everyone living in Ireland, with public funds. The Executive was established by the Health Act, 2004 and came into official operation on January 1, 2005...
to promote positive mental health for young people.