Tag: Be Seen Be Heard

The Body Shop Mobilizes Young People to Vote in 2022 U.S. Midterm Elections

Stuart Mitchell

This International Youth Day, The Body Shop U.S. announces bold action to drive youth voter engagement and registration across the country, ahead of the midterm elections this November. Starting today, visitors to The Body Shop’s U.S. stores and website can learn about the importance of voting in this year’s elections, check their current registration status and register to vote through the brand’s virtual voting hub, made possible by Impactree and TurboVote. This effort is an extension of Be Seen. Be Heard, the global campaign from The Body Shop and the…

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The Body Shop and the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Launch Global Collaboration to Increase Youth Engagement in Public Life

Stuart Mitchell

Millions of young people are missing from public life. Without their involvement, the pressing issues that most significantly affect them—from the climate crisis to healthcare access, mental health, and racial justice—will not take center stage in political decision-making.    In the US, the average senator is almost 64 years old, and the average House member is about 58. This extends beyond national politics, too: More than half of US governors are over the age of 60 and less than 6% of state legislators are under age 35. While age is…

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