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In this episode CHOICE is joined by Nadia van der Linde, Program Manager for International Processes at WO=MEN, the Dutch Gender Platform! Nadia and Poppy (CHOICE host) talk about the beginnings of CHOICE, Nadia's experience as one of the first CHOICEr's, and how far meaningful youth participation has come in the 25 years since CHOICE began! 

Trigger Warning: rape

Acronyms used:

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

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In this episode CHOICE is joined by Laura Honders, Adviser on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for the Liliane Foundation! Laura and Poppy (CHOICE host) introduce the topic of SRHR and disability activism, what being an ally to the movement means and much more! This episode is the first of many on the intersection of SRHR and disability activism, so stay tuned for more!

Trigger Warning: genital mutilation and sexual abuse

Acronyms used:

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

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In this episode CHOICE is joined by Taewee Kahrs,  Youth SRHR Activist, Global Health Consultant and Doula! Taewee and Poppy (CHOICE host) discuss what doula work entails, training as an abortion doula, reframing our attitudes towards abortion and much more! 

Acronyms used:

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

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In this episode CHOICE is joined by Jannemiek Evelo, CHOICE's very own Executive Director! Jannemiek and Poppy (CHOICE host) discuss youth leadership, meaningful youth participation, why it is so important for young people to be leading on sexual and reproductive health and rights, overcoming barriers and more.  

Acronyms used:

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

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In this episode CHOICE is joined by Sekulu Nyekha, CHOICE's Youth Champion from Nagaland, India for the Feminist Futures programme.  Sekulu and Poppy (CHOICE host) discuss making SRHR personal, safe spaces and setting boundaries, consent, pleasure-based sexuality education, learning to love your body and much more. 

Acronyms used:

• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• FGD = Focus Group Discussions

!Trigger Warning! We discuss sexual harassment, and briefly talk about sexual abuse and rape. 

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In this episode CHOICE is joined by Anugya Kunwar, CHOICE's Youth Champion from Nepal for the Feminist Futures programme.  Anugya and Poppy (CHOICE host) discuss pleasure-based sexuality education, challenges to pleasure activism, body literacy, sexual pleasure for young people and much more. 

Acronyms used:

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

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In this episode CHOICE is joined by Lisa de Pagter, the Dutch Youth Ambassador for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Bodily Autonomy and Gender Equality. Lisa and Poppy (CHOICE host) discuss meaningful youth participation, tokenism of young people in advocacy spaces, why youth voices matter, the intersection of SRHR and youth, and much more. 

Acronyms used:

• SRHR = Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
• CSE = Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• MYP = Meaningful Youth Participation
• CSW = Commission on the Status of Women
• ECOSOC = United Nations Economic and Social Council 

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