Girls at the Center: The Power of Partnering with Communities to End Female Genital Mutilation
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Leaving No One Behind Climate change disproportionately affects underserved adolescent girls and young women worldwide, as they heavily rely on natural resources for sustenance. Often tasked with securing food, water, and fuel, they encounter heightened vulnerability due to climate-driven factors like droughts. Long journeys for resources expose them to elevated risks of sexual and gender-based violence, among other threats. Extreme weather conditions further worsen poverty, leading families to marry off their daughters early to ease economic strain or secure a bride price, aiming to enhance prospects. Addressing these challenges is essential for creating a safer and more equitable future. To create a sustainable world where no one is left behind, inclusivity in climate action is crucial! The time has come to promote gender equality in climate change initiatives and amplify the voices of diverse young people. Fostering gender inclusivity in climate change efforts is pivotal to unlocking the complete potential of youth in cultivating a greener, more equitable, and sustainable world. This International Youth Day, we enthusiastically celebrate the extraordinary potential and influence of young people as catalysts for positive change. This year's theme, "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World," underscores youth's vital role in shaping a healthier, greener, and more sustainable future for all. As we confront escalating environmental challenges, the significance of green skills cannot be overstated. These skills empower young individuals to comprehend, tackle, and mitigate the impacts of climate change and other environmental issues. By equipping them with knowledge and expertise in sustainable practices, we can drive innovation, endorse eco-friendly solutions, and nurture an ethos of environmental consciousness. In honour of International Youth Day, we are elated to introduce our #greenskills social media toolkit. Designed to equip young people with the essential knowledge, tools, and resources to share with the community as environmental advocates, this resource is available on our Trello board: https://trello.com/b/Ziq8WEzg/iyd-2023-pty-y-act-yph Together, we possess the potential to drive substantial change and construct a world where green skills illuminate the path to a brighter tomorrow. Happy International Youth Day! Download English Newsletter Download French Newsletter Download Indonesian Newsletter
🌍 All Roads Lead to Rwanda for the 3rd MenEngage Africa Symposium! 🌍 Hot news just in from MenEngage Africa Alliance about the upcoming 3rd MenEngage Africa Symposium set to take place in #Rwanda. The event will bring together activists, experts, and advocates from across the African continent to engage in critical discussions on transforming patriarchal masculinities and working with men and boys for gender justice in the region and beyond. 🗓️ Date: 14-16 August 📍 Location: #Kigali #Rwanda Click the link to find out more: https://menengageafrica.org/news-item/all-roads-lead-to-rwanda-for-the-3rd-menengage-africa-symposium/ #MenEngageAfrica #GenderEquality #Masculinities #RwandaSymposium #GenderJustice
Power To You(th) Uganda is excited to bring to you one of the country’s biggest SRHR sports events, dubbed “Power To Youth Gender Stereo-Bursting Sports Gala,” happening on September 26th and 29th in Busia and Kalangala districts, respectively. The event has been organized by one of our consortium partners, the Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF), under the theme: “Accelerating Recovery from COVID-19 and Full Implementation of the 2030 Agenda: The Role of Youth.”
It is with pleasure that we invite you to the first-ever Engage4Change Open House! 🥳🥳 What is Engage4Change? E4C is Power to You(th)’s Thematic Working Group on Meaningful & Inclusive Youth Participation. The members of E4C are young people who work with Power to You(th). Normally we meet quarterly to discuss, link and learn on topics relating to MIYP. For this meeting, however, we are opening our doors and extending an invite to everyone in the partnership to learn more about what we do!
The world’s largest gathering for adolescent well-being is happening on 11-12 October. Join this first-ever global gathering of adolescents, advocates, and global leaders to meet passionate champions, experts and leaders during two energizing days of debate, dialogue and action. Don't miss this chance to add your voice and be part of meaningful change for young people across the globe. Together, we can shape a more promising future. See the full program HERE
Welcome to the Power to You(th) 2023 Festival's social media engagement toolkit. You're encouraged to select a photo that resonates with you when sharing the messages provided in this toolkit. Feel free to personalize the message to match your social media style, but please ensure the original meaning remains intact. Towards the end of the toolkit, there's a link to a folder containing photos, promotional videos, and graphic posters for the event. Don't forget to include the hashtag #PtySportsGala23 Please find linked below content to enhance your social media engagement: Social Media Toolkit Event posters Promo video Photos 16 Days of Activism Posters
🗓This Saturday, youth speak! 📣 Join us, on the Mighty Networks, for an interactive discussion on investing to prevent violence against women & girls (VAWG). Mr. Weston Mfunya (Malawi🇲🇼) will be our main speaker, hosted by Ms. Merceline Ambiyo (Kenya🇰🇪). We would love to hear from you as well, so it will be an interactive session. The discussion will help us form a joint statement of advocacy against VAWG💪🤨, which we will post as the climax to end the 16 Days of Activism campaign. See you then!🥳🥳🥳 https://youth-in-action.mn.co/events/live-stream-with-weston-mfunya-%F0%9F%87%B2%F0%9F%87%BC
Explore the reintegration journey of girls rescued from harmful practices in the Maasai community in Kenya through an evocative drama series. Hear firsthand accounts and recommendations for fostering resilience and empowerment. Learn more about the Silantoi Series here: https://powertoyouth.com/silantoiseries/
Discover Uganda's transformative approach to media reporting on harmful practices affecting adolescent girls and young women. Get to know our esteemed speakers below, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields to contribute to this vital discussion: JOIN THE SESSION HERE
Learn how local leaders in Malawi and Uganda are advancing gender equality in education through transformative initiatives. Explore successful strategies and community-led approaches.
Amid an array of health, social and economic crises aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic, conflict, climate change and poverty, it is crucial to recognize that youth are central to the development agenda. Accessible funding enables them to become agents of change on issues affecting their bodies and lives. Unfortunately, existing funding mechanisms often overlook their needs resulting in absent support or tokenism. Through compelling stories from the Power to Youth Program in Africa and Asia, our event will present barriers faced by youth-led organizations in accessing funding, and promising approaches that will inform recommendations to create effective feminist funding mechanisms. This session is co-hosted by Amref Health Africa and CHOICE as part of the Power to You(th) consortium. Join us for a discussion on fostering accessible and inclusive funding mechanisms for youth-led organizations. Hear compelling stories and recommendations for effective feminist funding approaches. Fill out the form below to secure your slot! Secure your slot here: https://forms.office.com/r/A4FSuGcrE8