Those under 30 make up almost one fifth of
the population yet, despite their childhood and teenage years being only
recently behind them, their voices are often unheard in debates about
pornography and our culture.
These young people have a unique insight
into the challenges presented by a society in which technology enables everyone
to be fully connected, but also makes the most extreme material imaginable
instantly available at their fingertips.
We are delighted to be working with a number
of like minded organisations to give this under-represented group a voice. Together we have organised a unique event to
take place in Parliament on 7th April which will connect young
people with legislators and other opinion formers to discuss the impact of
pornography on their generation.
The
Pornification of a Generation – the Under 30s Perspective will be chaired by Rachel Gardener, the President of the Girl’s
Brigade and all the speakers will be under 30, with the youngest being just
17. They will share their experiences,
concerns and insights on the reality of growing up exposed to, arguably, more
explicit imagery than any previous generation in history.
The speakers come from all walks of life
and include a psychotherapist, an educator and youth worker who will be giving
their professional views and we also have some very brave individuals talking
about how they became addicted to pornography and the effect it has had on them.
Not only will this be a chance for
politicians to hear authentic voices from the sharp end, we also aim to empower
a rising generation to continue the fight.
All 650 MPs have been invited to attend and
we hope that they will take up this unique opportunity. If you think your MP should be there please
contact them and encourage them to attend using our campaign website Safeonline.org.uk which has been
updated for this event.
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