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Are you ready to celebrate International Youth Day?! 

In this episode CHOICE is joined by Peter Derrek Hof, Ambassador for Women's Rights & Gender Equality, and Aydin Karadag, Youth Ambassador for SRHR for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs! We have an intergenerational dialogue discussing the importance of youth engagement, how we can continue to push the SRHR agenda, and keeping youth at the forefront! 

Acronyms used:

• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• MIYP = Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation

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Connector Week: Where Youth Power Meets Purpose

In this very special JOINT episode CHOICE is joined by Beatrice Okech; Host of the Power to You(th) SEMA podcast! With guests Habib, Gemma and Hiwot, we discuss and celebrate the unique energy of CHOICE's Connector Week. Through the voices of young advocates, we aim to showcase how youth-only spaces foster leadership, cross-cultural exchange, and lasting solidarity. By reflecting on key moments, learnings, and strategies, this episode seeks to inspire other youth-led organizations and allies to prioritize Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation (MIYP) and to support sustainable, youth-driven movements! We hope this conversation not only amplifies youth voices but also contributes to a broader recognition of the power and potential of youth leadership in the face of global challenges.

Acronyms used:

• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• MIYP = Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation
• SGBV = Sexual and Gender Based Violence

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The Clitoris - who even is she?? Is she a myth that cannot be found? (side-eye) Are you ready to get litty for the clitty?

In this episode CHOICE is joined by Bibiana Jordan (Sissi), a Sex & Couple Therapist in training, and Clitoral researcher! Sissi & Poppy (CHOICE host) dive into the importance of communication around sex and pleasure, debunk myths around the clitoris, and give her some much needed attention!!

Acronyms used:

• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• MIYP = Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation
• SGBV = Sexual and Gender Based Violence

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Wat betekent het eigenlijk om "politiek neutrale" seksuele voorlichting te geven? In deze aflevering duiken we in de discussie over hoe seksualiteit op scholen wordt onderwezen en of politiek neutrale voorlichting uberhaupt mogelijk is. 

We spreken met twee jongeren over hun ervaringen: wat hebben ze geleerd, wat misten ze, en wat hadden ze liever anders gezien? Daarnaast gaan we in gesprek met Belle Barbé specialist in seksuele opvoeding, over het belang van open gesprekken over seksualiteit en hoe scholen dit beter kunnen aanpakken.

Waarom is seksuele voorlichting nog steeds zo’n gevoelig onderwerp? Hoe beïnvloeden politiek en maatschappelijke overtuigingen wat jongeren leren? En wat is er nodig om iedereen – ongeacht achtergrond of identiteit – goed voor te bereiden op gezonde relaties en seksuele keuzes?

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Are you a young person interested in human rights mechanisms? Do you want to use the UN to address human rights issues in your work? Or simply curious about how to apply your research skills to human rights reporting?

Then look no further activist angels! In this Advocacy Special episode CHOICE sits down with Fabiana Leibl (ISHR) to spill the tea on all things Special Procedures and how youth activists get involved! We talk about what the Special Procedures are, how the reporting system works, and why it's important to de-mystify the UN and make it work for youth!

Acronyms used:

• ICPD+30 = 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development
• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• MIYP = Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation
• SGBV = Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Find ISHR on Instagram or Twitter! For more information on their academy and training look here! 

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Heard about the Summit of the Future but don't know where to begin? Or are you a young activist who wants to know what's next for this intergovernmental UN initiative? 

Then look no further activist angels! In this Advocacy Special episode CHOICE sits down with Ishaan Shah (Stolen Dreams) to spill the tea on all things Summit of the Future and where can youth activists go from here! We talk about what the Summit is, how it came about, and why it's important to de-mystify the UN and make it work for youth!

Acronyms used:

• ICPD+30 = 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development
• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• MIYP = Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation
• SGBV = Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Find Ishaan on Twitter or on Instagram!

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Ever wanted to learn more about advocating at the UN for human rights as a young person? Curious about getting involved with the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) but no idea what it's about or where to start?

Then look no further activist angels! In this Advocacy Special episode CHOICE's Advocacy Team sits down to spill the tea on all things HRC and being a youth activist at the UN in Geneva!

Acronyms used:

• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• MIYP = Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation
• SGBV = Sexual and Gender Based Violence

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Curious about how to get involved with the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), but no idea where to start? Or interest to learn about why it's important for youth activists to be in such advocacy spaces? Or Love SRHR???

Then look no further activist angels! In this Advocacy Special episode CHOICE's Youth Advocates sits down to spill the tea on all things ICPD and how youth activists can get involved in this huge international moment of change!

For our youth-friendly ICPD engagement resources, check out this link: https://www.nairobisummiticpd.org/publication/youth 

Acronyms used:

• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• MIYP = Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation
• SGBV = Sexual and Gender Based Violence

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Ever wanted to learn more about advocating at the UN for gender equality? Curious about getting involved with the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) but no idea what it's about or where to start?

Then look no further activist angels! In this Advocacy Special episode CHOICE's Advocacy Team sits down to spill the tea on all things CSW and being a youth activist at the UN in New York!

Acronyms used:

• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• MIYP = Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation
• SGBV = Sexual and Gender Based Violence

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In this episode CHOICE is joined by Sanjina Gupta, the founder and CEO of Rangeen Khidki Foundation in India. Rangeen Khidki  works on sexual and reproductive health and rights, bodily autonomy, and menstrual health literacy. Sanjina and Poppy (CHOICE host) dive into menstrual health myths and taboos, why body literacy is so crucial for young people and much more!!

Trigger Warning:
Mention of sexual harassment and abuse, please take care and be kind to yourself when listening to this episode if these are triggers for you.

Acronyms used:

• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• MIYP = Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation
• SGBV = Sexual and Gender Based Violence

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