It is critical that we end all forms of discrimination against minority ethnic groups, young people with disabilities, and women and men, including early marriage. We need social change to eliminate gender inequality and discrimination. Political commitment and the allocation of resources at national and international levels are essential to implementing changes towards gender equality, women’s empowerment and the fight against gender discrimination. We call on our leaders and our fellow youth to:
- Implement targeted awareness raising programs to promote tolerance and combat stigma and discrimination against marginalized groups of young people;
- Include explicit references to girls and women’s right to go to school in national laws.
- Promote gender equality and respectful social norms in education by improving the attitudes of teachers and giving special attention on the inclusion of adolescent girls and young women from marginalized groups;
- Increase investment in young-women-led organizations and networks.
Recent Posts
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Youth advocates take on child marriage, gender inequality in Albania
In many ways, she did what her mother expected. She became engaged at 15 and married soon afterward. By 19 years old, she was a mother.Read More » -
Regional Conference: “Promoting Health and Rights, Reducing Inequalities” in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
This blog post was written by YCSRR member *Evdokia Romanova of Russia. Evdokia attended the EECA Youth Voice Advocacy Training with other youth advocates from the region before taking part in the UNFPA regional conference from May 27-29, 2015 on the topic of advancing sexual and reproductive health and reproductive …Read More » -
Eastern Europe and Central Asia regional advocacy training and conference
ASTRA Youth members from Georgia and Russia participated with other youth activists in the advocacy training for youth voices and priorities in EECA region that took place from 24th to 26th May in Sofia, Bulgaria. During the training they had a chance to improve their capacity in the advocacy skills …Read More » -
Evening gatherings to discuss sexual harassment in Turkey
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature. (1) Unwelcome behavior is behavior that a person doesn’t ask for and considers offensive which means any kind of activities without victim’s consent. Consent is knowing, voluntary and clear permission by word or action, by all participants to a …Read More » -
“LGBT rights are human rights” – YCSRR calls for submissions
Recognizing May 17 as the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights is calling on all young activists to speak up on LGBT rights through Free Expression!Read More » -
Worrying sex-selective abortions in Albania
“Sons are needed for the inheritance of the family name.If you have a son,your name is not lost and your door is not closed when your daughters get married.-Foccus group disscousion with men,rural area in Diber,Albania(Sex imbalances at birth in Alblania,UNFPA report,2012)Read More » -
ICPD Beyond 2014 and young people in Albania
Following the advocacy work on integration of young people’s priorities in the Post2015 agenda from UNFPA/ICPD perspective, UNFPA Albania CO has produced a short video with young people voicing their concerns and commitment of key government people and advocates of ICPD to fulfil and realize these priorities through actions.Read More » -
“One billion rising” campaign in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
NGO ARTPOLIS has organized some activities in cooperation with Kosovo's Women Network, Alter Habitus and the Program for Gender Studies in an attempt to increase awareness for stopping the violence against women.Read More » -
Youth from Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) contribution to end child mariage – #Idont campaign
This year on Valentine's Day, UNFPA and partners worldwide have been focusing on the need to end child marriage to protect the rights of the world's girls, and to help the world maximize the potential of all of its young people to be the drivers of development.Read More » -
Alternative Care in Albania
Albania is one of the countries aspiring to become part of the European Union community. Albanian governments one by one are trying to meet the requirements of European leaders by giving them the message that they are worthy to be part of the EU. One of the main problems of …Read More » -
International Day of People with Disabilities in Tajikistan
Rozikov Zaytuna was born in 1985, she is the athlete of Tajikistan, tennis and weightlifting champion. In 2007, in Iran she won the first place in the Asian Games among women, and in 2012 she won the 3rd place in the competition with the participation of many countries such as …Read More » -
Overcoming gender discrimination through building leadership skills
The gender system has a great impact on the on world today. It can be approached from different perspectives. For example there are countries where the basic human rights of women are not respected not to mention their reproductive rights. Women are discriminated by the society that surrounds them, in …Read More » -
Y-PEER in The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia channeling youth voices through promotion of youth creativity and activism
“Never before have there been so many young people. Never again is there likely to be such potential for economic and social progress. How we meet the needs and aspirations of young people will define our common future.” With these words from Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin - UNFPA Executive Director, Y-PEER …Read More » -
Overview of the youth activities in Jashtar Camp 2014
The largest in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia Youth Conference, the Jashtar Camp 2014 has been held on the 15th of November in Bishkek, Batken, and Jalal-Abad and on the 16th of November in Osh and Karakol. This year the organizers celebrated the five year anniversary with an informal conference, whose …Read More » -
“Generation without HIV starts with me”, World AIDS Day activities
In Moldova various activities were organized to celebrate the World AIDS Day, under the slogan “Generation without AIDS starts with me”, such as: · informative seminars · trainings for young people · spread of information · flash mobs · charity concertRead More »
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