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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.
READWisdom 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.
READVeerle 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.
READCHOICE'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.
READCHOICE 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!
READRelease of the ''Youth For SRHR'' Report
Release of the "Youth for SRHR Change" recommendations report, urging the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to invest in youth, integrate SRHR into all foreign policies, and support inclusive comprehensive sexuality education, reflecting the voices and perspectives of young people.
READCHOICE Denounces the Violence in Gaza
CHOICE Denounces the Violence in Gaza - read our press release on the situation in Gaza here.
READCSW68 Statement on Youth-Friendly Funding
CHOICE, along with 17 organisations & 5 independent activists, has written a statement for CSW68 on the importance of youth-friendly funding, with recommendations for the agreed conclusions.
READChoice Reiterates Unwavering Commitment to Safe Abortion and Bodily Autonomy
On International Safe Abortion Day, Choice reaffirms its commitment to bodily autonomy, advocating for complete decriminalization of abortion, universal access to safe, legal abortions, and support for self-managed abortions. In the Netherlands, a citizens' initiative, backed by the Free Choice Coalition, seeks to remove abortion from the Criminal Code, citing unnecessary complications, hindrance to progress, and perpetuation of shame and taboo as reasons for change, with a critical opportunity in the upcoming House of Representatives elections.
READMaking the CHOICE for Pleasure
CHOICE has signed on to endorse the pleasure principles! Check out this article detailing our pleasure work so far and why pleasure-based SRHR is so important to us!
READAll young people worldwide should be able to explore, experience and express their sexualities in healthy, pleasurable and safe ways.