St Swithun’s sixth form student and head girl Jamie See undertook the trip of a lifetime to Geneva as one of the three representatives of the UNICEF UK Youth Advisory Board (YAB).
Jamie was selected by her peers on the board to represent the group, and UNICEF, at the meetings with the UN Committee on the rights of the child.
These meetings were a critical part of the UNCRC Periodic Review Process, during which the UK Government is reporting on how children’s rights are respected in the United Kingdom.
Jamie moderated the children’s meeting. Topics discussed included the importance of recognising the individual systematic inequalities apparent in terms of education – for example the disproportionate negative impact of the Covid pandemic on educational opportunities for young people in some communities.
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Jamie said: “I am honoured and grateful for the opportunity to represent children’s views across the UK and Jersey. I hope the UN Committee will consider our perspectives and make appropriate recommendations to the UK government.”
St Swithun’s headmistress Jane Gandee said: “Since her arrival at St Swithun’s, Jamie has been notable for her sense of community and for her concern for others. I cannot think of anyone better suited to represent the UNICEF UK Youth Advisory Board. I’m sure she was thoughtful and clear-thinking in her contributions.”
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