Can the youth hv a voice in peace and security? With 38% of 🇬🇭's population being young, it's crucial to hear their perspectives. YAG & partners are hosting a Nat'l Youth Conference on Peace & Security in Accra, 11th-13th Sept 2024. Check out the press release 4 more details.

National Youth Conference In 🇬🇭

Youth Advocates Ghana and its partners will host a National Youth Conference on Peace and Security in Accra on 11th-13th Sept., 2024.

Mark the dates on your calendar. See attached flyer for further information.
#SDGs16
#YouthPeaceSecurity

Mental Health Awareness Creation Week📢

1 in every 4 people experience mental health issues each year.
#Mentalhealth affects everyone, directly or indirectly.

Let's create a supportive community and reduce stigma. Share your story, listen to others, and seek help when needed.

Capacity Building Training.
YAG underwent a 3 day Corporate Induction Programme as part of Marie Stopes Ghana 🇬🇭 's capacity strengthening for it partner organisations under the Youth for Health Project co-founded by EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺.
Thanks to our partners for this comprehensive training.
#Y4H

Menstruation is not a GET-AWAY.
Engaging in unprotected sex during menstruation can lead to pregnancy. Let's stay protected and join in the fight to alleviate period poverty through climate change adaptation. Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld .
#PeriodPower 🩸💪
#MHD2024

The Menstrual Hygiene Discussion Is ON.

It's TODAY at 2pm GMT prompt on X Space. Come let's delve into the Intersectionality of Period Poverty and Climate Change among other topics with our abled Panelists.
Join via: bit.yl/49B80hH
#PeriodFriendlyWorld
#PeriodPower 🩸💪
#MHD2024

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is not an ACT.
It's a real condition caused by hormonal changes. The pain is sometimes unbearable, you might even loss appetite. The experience is different for every woman. But we are in this TOGETHER.
#PeriodFriendlyWorld
#PeriodPower 🩸💪
#MHD2024

Menstrual Hygiene Campaign Discussion Alert‼️
It's happening this Friday, May 10 at 2pm GMT. You can't miss out! Come on-board and let's end the stigma and dispel the myths surrounding menstruation.
Join via: bit.ly/49B80hH
#EndPeriodStigma
#PeriodPower 🩸💪
#MHD2024

Call for Proposals!

We are seeking proposals from NGOs/CSOs to scout for innovative solutions at the grassroots level in Central, Western & Western North Regions.

Click➡️ rb.gy/cuxl7o for more details to submit proposals & help drive innovation.

Engaging in dialogues play crucial roles in challenging harmful norms and attitudes that perpetuates SGBV. We tirelessly continue to add our voices in the fight against all forms of SGBVs in our various commuinties.

You are not in this alone. Menstruation is a natural bodily function. Besides, other women share your concerns and have asked similar questions. So don't be mute. Voice up and get your needs addressed.
#EndPeriodShame
#PeriodPower 🩸💪
#MHD2024

Menstruation is a natural phenomenon. It should not prevent girls and women from going about their daily activities such as cooking. Let's dispel the beliefs of women being unclean and impure during these times.
#LetsEndTheStigma
#PeriodPower
#MHD2024

Join us this Friday, May 10 at 2pm GMT on X Space as we discuss ways to tackle period poverty and promote menstrual equity in the face of climate change. Don't be left out!
Join via: bit.ly/49B80hH
#BreakTheStigma
#MHD2024
#EndPeriodShame
#PeriodPower 🩸💪

Meaningful youth engagement is crucial for prioritising the needs of young people. YAG and the core team of the Ghana Youth Manifesto collaborated to present the youth manifesto to the NDC manifesto committee, ensuring that youth voices are included in political party manifestos.

Let's change the narrative and create a world where menstruation is celebrated, not shamed.

#BreakTheStigma
#MHD2024
#EndPeriodShame
#PeriodPower

'Bridging the recognition gap, restoring trust in the political systems and policy processes, investing in long-term sustainability of youth platforms, redefining new partnership models are the calrion call in ensuring voices of youth are heard' emphasised the Director of YAG.

Spreading the word, one community at a time! As part of our #Y4ICVU project supported by Global Affairs Canada and WHO Ghana, our youth champions are leading the way in promoting immunization and #COVID19 vaccine uptake in Oti, Bono East, Savannah and Western North Regions respectively.

Thank you for joining us!!

Together, let’s continue to work towards attaining #HealthForAll , #ImproveAdolescentHealth and #ImproveMaternalHealth for better and improved health systems.

7. There is the need to guarantee access, confidentiality & privacy prevails in adolescent and youth responsive corners in all health facilities.

#HealthForAll #ImproveMaternalHealth #ImproveAdolescentHealth

6. Resource health care professionals to empower women, girls and mothers with knowledge and information on pregnancy, childbirth and post-natal care. Early recognition of complications can save lives.

#HealthForAll #ImproveMaternalHealth #ImproveAdolescentHealth

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