Explore a captivating narrative as we venture “Beyond Borders” with Global Youth Connect (GYC). This document is a testament to our shared efforts and achievements. Inside, uncover GYC’s milestones, key strategies, and impactful activities that have made a lasting impact. Hear from those whose lives have been impacted by GYC, highlighting the real-world outcomes of […]
On International Education Day, Aik Ahmed Easa, prominent youth advocate for sexual and reproductive health and lawyer, shares his thoughts on youth and sexuality in the Maldives. Aik Ahmed Easa, 26, has been involved with IPPF’s Member Association in the Maldives – the Society for Health Education (SHE) – since he was just 12 years […]
2023 gave us a lot to talk about in terms of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice. Tremendous progress was made in some countries on bodily autonomy, from decriminalizing abortion to improving access to contraception, to recognizing same-sex marriage. The adoption of new legal frameworks has improved LGBTIQ+ rights in many countries, and the […]
Lesotho, a country situated in Southern Africa and landlocked by the Republic of South Africa, has an estimated total population of 2.1 million people. The small country is still heavily affected by HIV and AIDS, with high prevalence rates of 24.3% among women aged 15-49, and 14.2% among men in the same age bracket. The […]
As the world watches the daily horrors unfold in Gaza, and the civil war continues unabated in Sudan, another tragedy has been quietly taking place in Europe’s South Caucasus. Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked area between Eastern Europe and Western Asia that is home to a large Armenian population but is internationally recognized as part of […]
Nama Abu Khalifa, a social worker with the Palestinian Family Planning and Protection Association (PFPPA) in the occupied West Bank, faces near-impossible challenges in getting to work every day. “Every morning and evening, I undergo physical inspection by the Israeli occupation forces at the checkpoints,” she said. “Additionally, there are armed settler attacks on the […]
Bisexuality is defined as the attraction to more than one gender. A bisexual person may feel equally attracted to multiple genders or they may feel more attracted to one gender. These feelings may change over time, and that is completely ok. Being bisexual can be a confusing and isolating experience, as bisexual people can often […]
By Renee Sewe (WISH2ACTION Communications Advisor) and Wanjiru Mathenge (WISH2ACTION SBCC Advisor) On 15th November 2022, the world’s population hit 8 billion, representing both increased challenges and opportunities associated with population growth. Eight months later, as we mark World Population Day and re- focus on promoting awareness on population issues, it provides us with an […]
On this World Day of Social Justice, we demand that states be proactive in Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice. In 2022 activists won a major victory with the decriminalization of abortion in Colombia, reminding us that despite the obstacles in much of the region there is hope as the green wave spreads […]
Located in the bustling heart of Iloilo City is the RAJAH Community Centre, a dynamic hub with a meaningful mission. RAJAH stands for “Raising Awareness for Junior Advocates on HIV.” Established in 2019 by the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP), this Centre provides a safe space for HIV testing and support services, free […]
