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International Youth Day is this Wednesday, August 12th. To mark the occasion, our social media channels will be devoted entirely to adolescent and youth content — on our website, Twitter, and Facebook, as well as our brand new Instagram account, which is run by the youngest staff members on the Secretariat. All day Wednesday, we will be showcasing content created by young people, for young people, starting with our daily Instagram takeovers, where a different youth focal point will take over the handle each day.
Young people too often face discrimination and stigma when trying to protect their sexual and reproductive health, but this year, COVID-19 has further strained the ability of youth-led organizations and communities to meet young people’s needs. On top of existing barriers, COVID-19 related challenges like stay-at-home orders, reduced public transport, and provider reassignments have only made it harder for young people to access the services they need. That’s why this International Youth Day is more important than ever before.
Join us! Use the resources highlighted here and on our adolescents and youth webpage to drive collective action. Be part of the conversation and check out Twitter and Instagram throughout the week for more.
FUND AND PARTNER WITH YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATIONS  DO YOU WANT TO FUND YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATIONS? HERE’S HOW. A call for a dramatic shift in how funding is distributed to youth leaders and youth-led organizations, with advice on how to ensure funding has the most impact. Written by Secretariat staff in consultation with FP2020 Youth Focal Points. Photo by Yagazie Emezi/Getty Images/Images of Empowerment, illustration by Em Chadband LOOKING TO PARTNER WITH YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATIONS BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START? Check out FP2020’s map of youth-led organizations. If you’d like your youth-led organization featured, fill out this form. HOW TO WRITE A SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSAL A recorded webinar featuring young people who have successfully secured grant funding, as well as more seasoned advocates, sharing tips and tricks for grant proposal writing.
INCLUSION AND ENGAGEMENT FAMILY PLANNING IN COVID RESPONSE More than 1,500 people have contributed to FP2020’s social media campaign advocating for family planning as a critical piece of COVID-19 pandemic response. The FP2020 YouTube page has more than 45 videos — many by young people themselves — detailing what they’re doing to protect family planning in COVID-19 response. Add your own video by using the hashtag #FPinCOVIDresponse. Photo by Nick Ruffalo/USAID, illustration by Em Chadband  MEANINGFUL ADOLESCENT & YOUTH ENGAGEMENT WEBSITE BY IYAFP NOW LIVE Stay tuned as IYAFP and FP2020 build out resources and tools for meaningful youth engagement — including your reports on progress against the MAYE Consensus Statement. REPRESENTATION MATTERS Two youth advocates in Pakistan explain the importance of including people who are often overlooked and underserved in family planning programs — particularly LGBTI populations and people with disabilities. NEW FP2020 INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT The newly launched FP2020 Instagram account is run by young people, for young people. This week, a different youth-led organization or youth advocate will be taking over the handle each day.
INTEGRATION AND SERVICE PROVISION  WHEN TALKING ABOUT POSTPARTUM FAMILY PLANNING, DON’T FORGET YOUNG PARENTS An Interview with Ninabina Davie Kitururu, family planning advocate, postpartum expert, and young mother. Photos by Paula Bronstein & Jonathan Torgovnik/Getty Images/Images of Empowerment, illustration by Em Chadband EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW – IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC – THAN EVER Dr. Ngong Jacqueline Shaka explains why we can’t let the pandemic be another barrier for young people trying to access this critical service. Plus, don’t miss guidance from the WHO on emergency contraception, discussed in chapter 9, available in French and English. COVID-19 AND YOUNG PEOPLE, A Q&A This recently recorded Q&A session between the WHO, FP2020, IYAFP, and youth advocates, answers common questions from young people and explores the intersections between family planning and pandemic response.
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