The Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Family Planning Organization of the Philippines is calling for applications to participate in a workshop on the Young People’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Poverty Reduction Strategies in the Philippines. This 4-day training will bring together approximately 12 Filipino youth activists who will use a youth, sexual and reproductive lens to analyze the National Development Plan (NDP) of the Philippines. Participants will gain knowledge on the NDP process and how to more effectively advocate for the integration of young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights into the national development framework.
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The Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (YC) is an international organization of young people (ages 15-29 years) committed to promoting adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive rights at the national, regional and international levels. We are students, researchers, lawyers, health care professionals, educators, development workers, and most importantly, we are all dedicated activists.
Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP) is a nationwide organization of professional and community-based volunteers. They provide reproductive health services and inform and educate communities about SRHR, especially the poor, marginalized, socially excluded and underserved. They are currently found in 25 provinces across the country.
The application form for the training is attached. The YC is keen to receive applications from young people who: