Rejected petition Commit to a Consultation for a Strategy for Boys and Young Men: Let’s Put Wales at the Forefront
Your sons and brothers need your help.
Suicide among boys 10-24 in Wales is rising, with Wales having the UK’s overall highest rate. Boys are falling behind girls in literacy and education, and 63% of youth suicides come from homes lacking a male role model. When boys face domestic violence, support systems often fail them, viewing them as "risks" rather than victims. Misinformed narratives deny boys/young men the support they deserve. Let’s commit to exploring a Boys’ and Young Men’s Strategy.
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Boys and young men in Wales are experiencing challenges across multiple areas—education, mental health, and social well-being. This is not just a collection of individual struggles; it reflects a systemic issue that demands urgent and comprehensive action.
These issues affect families, communities, and the future of Wales as a whole. Wales has an opportunity—and a responsibility—to lead the UK by taking decisive and meaningful steps forward.
Together, we can make Wales a place where every boy and young man has the support, opportunities, and encouragement they need to thrive.
For detailed statistics and insights on male role model deficiency, educational attainment, mental health literacy, relationships, masculinity discourse, domestic violence, and suicide, please email bethan@boundlessboys.co.
We urge Welsh Government to liaise with professionals, consult experts, and take tangible steps toward developing a targeted Boys’ and Young Men’s Strategy.
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