Young survivors of Manchester Arena bombing fly to New York to speak at major United Nations terrorism conference
manchestereveningnews.co.ukYoung survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing are flying to New York to speak at a United Nations congress for victims of terrorism.
The UN Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism - being held on September 8 and 9 at the UN's headquarters in Manhattan - is designed to provide a platform for victims to share their experiences and challenges - and tell their stories of resilience following tragedy.
Crucially, it also aims to ensure victims' voices are heard and their needs met in terms of ongoing healthcare and support. Nine young Manchester survivors will attend the international conference, alongside United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, civil society organisations, experts and academics. READ MORE: Greater Manchester's 10 most oversubscribed schools revealed in race for a place They will speak about the launch of research project Bee The Difference, which aims to help future young survivors of terror.
The Manchester Evening Newsreported how children affected by the 2017 atrocity are being urged to share their experiences of the support they have received since the atrocity.
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