Welcome to SEMA! Where youth voices roar and ripple across the globe.
Join power to You(th) as we break barriers, challenge norms and ignite change. Each episode dives into the heart of pressing global issues, fueled by the passion and perspectives of young leaders. From the frontlines of advocacy to the halls of policy, SEMA is your gateway to inspiring stories, expert insights and the unyielding power of youth.
Tune in, speak out, and be part of a movement reshaping our world - one voice at a time.
Beyond Beijing+30: Young People Reflect On Gender Equality and Action Post CSW 69
In 2025, the world marked 30 years of the Beijing Declaration on gender equality. At CSW69, leaders reflected on progress and persistent gaps. Building on this, Power to You(th) is hosting a dialogue with Y-ACT to launch the SEMA Podcast, spotlighting youth perspectives, accountability, and strategies to turn advocacy into real impact. The hangout will amplify youth voices calling for space, resources, and recognition in shaping gender justice.
Our Space, Our Strength: Building Youth Solidarity at the CHOICE for Youth & Sexuality Connector Week
In a time where civic space is shrinking and youth-led organizing faces growing restrictions, Connector Week created a space for young advocates to exchange strategies, sustain movements, and build solidarity. This podcast episode, hosted by Power to You(th) and CHOICE for Youth & Sexuality, reflects on the lessons, energy, and vision that emerged from the week, highlighting the power of youth-only spaces in advancing SRHR and resilient activism.
Power Beyond Participation: Youth Reclaiming Civic Space
For International Youth Day 2025, as part of the #HearUsOut campaign, SEMA Podcast explores how young people are reclaiming civic space, leading movements for accountability, equality, and sustainability, and using grassroots and digital strategies to build well-resourced, youth-led movements for the future. The episode highlights the gap between symbolic participation and true co-governance, showing how youth are shaping decisions and driving real change now.
Power To You(th) aims to amplify youth voices and participation in creating change. We believe change starts with the community.
