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
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FUND AND PARTNER WITH YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATIONS
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DO YOU WANT TO FUND YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATIONS? HERE’S HOW.
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LOOKING TO PARTNER WITH YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATIONS BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START?
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HOW TO WRITE A SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSAL
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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.
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FAMILY PLANNING IN COVID RESPONSE
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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
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MEANINGFUL ADOLESCENT & YOUTH ENGAGEMENT WEBSITE BY IYAFP NOW LIVE
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NEW FP2020 INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
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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.
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INTEGRATION AND SERVICE PROVISION
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WHEN TALKING ABOUT POSTPARTUM FAMILY PLANNING, DON’T FORGET YOUNG PARENTS
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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
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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW – IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC – THAN EVER
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COVID-19 AND YOUNG PEOPLE, A Q&A
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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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