Greater Manchester's young people’s views on gender-based violence and child exploitation will inform a national report.

Spearheaded by The Hope Collective, the new manifesto aims to provide a fairer and safer society for upcoming generations.

Around 70 youth from diverse backgrounds collaborated in the city's recent 'Hope Hack' event to voice their experiences around pressing social issues.

"I think it’s important that young people have a say because these are issues happening to people our age, so if we have a voice we can do more to tackle it," said Ella Farrell, a 14-year-old participant.

She added: “These things can happen to people without even realising, so it’s important we know the signs to look for.”

Deputy mayor of Greater Manchester, Kate Green championed the initiative and applauded the enthusiasm and insights offered by the city's young population.

Gary Trowsdale, programme director of The Hope Collective, said: "We want everybody in Greater Manchester to live a good life and grow old in a fairer and safer city-region.

"Violence and fear of violence is an inhibitor to that ambition," said Deputy Mayor Kate Green.

The 'Reimagined Manifesto' will be officially published on December 7, 2024.