CHILDREN will be speaking up against bullying, racism and world poverty through drama and dance, at a special two-day conference.
About 300 young people, aged between three and 14, will gather at Newcastle Civic Centre today and tomorrow.
The children, who all attend out-of-school clubs in the city, will be use art forms including music, drama, dance, visual and digital art to express their own views on a range of issues affecting their lives.
Newcastle city councillor Keith Taylor said: "This event has developed from the first children's conference held in Newcastle, in 2000,and the children have been at the heart of its planning and the decision-making process.
"It is important for our young people to be encouraged to learn about the difficult issues faced around the world and to be encouraged to express their views."
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