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Youth Engage: How can we strengthen Youth Adult Partnerships together?

On the 3rd July 2024, the Youth Engage Community of Practice facilitated a Youth Adult Partnership (YAP) Openhouse session for both youth and adult partners across Power to You(th), RHRN2 and Generation G. During this session, we deep-dived into the challenges we face in YAPs and how we can strengthen them in our work. 

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PtY Malawi Consortium: Training on Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation (MIYP)

In April 2024, the Power to Youth (PtY) Malawi consortium took a significant step towards bridging the gap in understanding Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation (MIYP).

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Empowering Change: Power to You(th) Symposium on GTA in Nairobi

Last month, partners across Power to You(th) joined together in Nairobi, Kenya, for a 4 day symposium on the Gender Transformative Approach (GTA) in the programme.

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Youth Voices at the UN: Reflections from the CPD

Youth Advocate, Alex Sampaio-Cook writes about his experience at the 57th CPD session in New York and the extent of the meaningful and inclusive youth participation throughout the conference. 

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From Benin to New York: CHOICE Explores Global SRHR Advocacy

CHOICE’s Youth Ambassador Sara Bahgat and Program Coordinator for the Youth Ambassador Program, Melchior Deekman, recently embarked on their first international missions to Benin and the United Nations. They participated in significant events to advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Their experiences at the Global Youth Dialogue (GYD) in Benin and the 57th Commission on Population and Development (CPD) in New York provided them with invaluable insights and inspiration to further their advocacy efforts.

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Graduating CHOICEr: Navigating Mental Health, Sexual Traumas, and Working in SRHR with Daphne

In this interview, we delve into topics of personal sexual traumas and working in SRHR, with Daphne, a longstanding member of CHOICE who is now graduating. Throughout her time at CHOICE, Daphne's exploration of mental health and sexuality has been deeply entwined with her experiences and growth. From advocating for comprehensive sexuality education to grappling with trauma and boundary-setting, her story is one of hope and self-discovery.

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Wisdom from an Old Lady

Our Wonderful Director, Jannemiek Evelo, is leaving CHOICE! In this article Jannemiek lists 8 things she has learned being a feminist leader of a youth-led organisation.

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Veerle Dams's Interview with The Youth PACT's Kaushal Ranasinghe

Our amazing Advocacy Co-ordinator, Veerle Dams was recently interviewed at ICPD30 by Kaushal Ranisinghe from The Youth PACT. 

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CHOICE's latest toolkit is out!

We are happy to announce the launch of our collaborative effort with Plan International: A Toolkit for ''Young People as Equal Partners." This toolkit is designed to empower young changemakers like you (!) who are eager to collaborate with established NGOs and amplify their impact in communities worldwide. 

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CHOICE Explores the EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights!

In December CHOICE was invited to attend the EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights, our Advocacy Coordinator, Veerle Dams, explains what it is and what went down, and what it was like as a young person attending!

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All young people worldwide should be able to explore, experience and express their sexualities in healthy, pleasurable and safe ways.