Stand Up: Young People Finding Their Voices

Less than a week into Sky's Stand Up Be Counted campaign, young people from across the country are already finding their voice.

Launched to help young people become engaged with British politics, our new platform allows 16-25-year-olds to record videos and upload blog posts, talking about the issues that matter most to them.

The 'Open Mic' part of the website is a stream of their opinions, questions and suggestions on anything from unemployment, university entry requirements and mental health, to voter apathy, depression and LGBTQ rights.

ThatVloggingGirl said companies must take more teenagers on work experience placements, while Martosaiy tackled the issue of financial education in schools, writing: "For people who are meant to be the future we have no idea about anything, do we?"

Jaspreet asked whether social media is encouraging young people to slim down to unhealthy levels, while Slipknot_matt said he was "appalled" at the country's attitudes on mental health.

The campaign allows young people to share their views

Young people's views will help shape Sky News' coverage in the months to come, starting with a Google Hangout debate on e-voting - a subject Stand Up Be Counted is keen to hear from under-25s about.

It comes after a Sky News/Survation poll of 16-24-year-olds revealed 80% would be more inclined to vote if they could do so online.

Fewer than half (44%) of young people eligible to vote in the 2010 General Election actually cast their vote at the ballot box, and an identical number said politicians fail to listen to them.

In its first week, Stand Up Be Counted has been backed by the likes of Alex Salmond, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband.

Celebrities including Chris Kamara, Victoria Pendleton and Dame Kelly Holmes have also got behind the campaign, stressing how important it is for young people to have their say.

As well as a burgeoning website, Stand Up Be Counted has a strong social media presence, with thousands of followers on Twitter and Facebook and a growing community on platforms such as Instagram, Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube.

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