Inclusion as a Value in Participation: Children’s Councils in Spain

The two‐way relationship between inclusion and participation makes municipal child organisations experiences a key means of guaranteeing the in community life children adolescents, who are traditionally excluded from decision‐making promotion changes realities their lives. One main objectives is to ensure that these spaces inclusive. This they must promote equality guarantees conditions development right perspective addresses different axes inequality, not only access but also relational dynamics take place them. Based on theoretical reflection participation, this article analyses data questionnaire applied 279 people (191 technical figures 88 elected authorities) 179 municipalities Spain, which seeks describe state adolescent part International Association Educating Cities, Child Friendly or both. A qualitative analysis made those issues related strategies used within Children’s Councils, as well initiatives promoted field participation. results show agreement considering Councils be inclusive bodies, procedures do always guarantee inclusiveness.