Self-Advocacy Toolkit for Youth (OCYA)

Learn how to speak up, get support and understand your rights with OCYA’s video series on YouTube.

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Every young person in Alberta has rights—and it’s important to know what they are. The rights booklets from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) make those rights easy to understand.

The booklets explain:
1. What rights mean
2. Children and young people’s specific rights, like safety, education, health care, culture, and having a say in decisions about your life
3. How rights show up in everyday life

They’re written in clear, youth-friendly language so they can feel confident, speak up, and get support when they need it.

Published on

August 26, 2025