At the 59th Human Rights Council session, CHOICE’s partner, Lulu Okongo, from The National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) gave a statement on women and girls shouldering the disproportionate burden of caregiving responsibilities. Women comprise 70 % of the global health workforce but hold only 25 % of senior positions. Caregiving obligations limit women’s civic and political participation. Voluntary community support roles remain gendered, and girls still bear the bulk of household chores. Despite UN efforts, most States have not yet woven care into economic planning.
READAt the 59th session of the Human Rights Council, CHOICE’s Advocacy & Communications Coordinator, Poppy Stanbury, gave a statement on the critical need for young people to meaningfully participate in decision-making related to peace and security.
READCHOICE Denounces the Violence in Gaza - read our press release on the situation in Gaza here.
READCHOICE, 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.
READJIM MONKEL APPOINTED AS NEW YOUTH AMBASSADOR FOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS, GENDER EQUALITY AND BODILY AUTONOMY
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