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What's Citizenship? Citizenship covers knowledge, understanding and skills about many different aspects of our lives. It provides opportunities for you to learn about your rights and responsibilities, government, communities and identity. Citizenship will help you understand what is happening around you and why and, who makes the decisions on why it's happening the way it is.
As a citizen you have a right to know the answers to all of these questions and by learning the facts you will be able to form and then express your own views and opinions.
Surprisingly few people know very about government or what local councils do. The same can also be said for understanding what your rights in society are. These are important for you to know. There are many different ways that we look at ourselves as citizens and each involves different aspects of our lives, our behaviour and how we fit into the rest of society.
If you need any help with anything concerning your rights - you can find help on any of the topics in this section:
Equal Opportunities - everyone has the right to be treated equally and fairly. This section gives more information on discrimination.
Crime - be aware of your rights both as a victim of crime and if you get into trouble with the police or find yourself in court. You can also find out more about identity theft and hate crime in this section.
Environment - find out more about what you can do to help the environment and contribute to taking care of the Planet.
Law - this sections lets you know what you can and can't do within the law at different ages.
Stereotypes - read more about stereotyping and how, if left, it can lead to discrimination, racism and bullying.
Proof of ID - read our tips for finding the best identity card for you and what's available for teenagers.
Government - find out about politics, get involved in debates and voice your opinions on current affairs and key issues affecting young people.
Rights and Responsibilities - read more about your rights and responsibilities and human rights around the world.
Understanding your own identity and that of others in society is a large part of being a good citizen. Regardless of ethnic origin, religion, faith, belief or language, it is important that everyone is treated the same.