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Very Demure, Very Mindful; Conversations with Youth in Mozambique & eSwatini
Melchior and Sara (Youth Ambassador for SRHR) share some reflections on their recent trip to Mozambique & eSwatini connecting with young people!
READYoung Activists at the 57th HRC: Reflections from Aizirek
Hi, I'm Aizirek and as my internship comes to an end, I want to reflect on one of the key events I attended during this time: the 57th session of the HRC!
READPlanting the Seed for Innovation
CHOICE's youth partner, TaYA Ethiopia, writes about the work of the Abren mobile app developed under CHOICE's Seed Grant project!
READAdvocating for Youth-led Change at the Summit of the Future
In this interview, CHOICE’s Executive Director Ximena Argüello reflects on the UN’s Summit of the Future, sharing insights on youth participation, movement building, and the importance of trust-based funding for youth-led organizations. Discover how CHOICE is working to amplify youth voices and shape a sustainable future.
READYouth 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.
READPtY 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).
READEmpowering 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.
READYouth 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.
READFrom 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.
READGraduating 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.
READAll young people worldwide should be able to explore, experience and express their sexualities in healthy, pleasurable and safe ways.