Talking about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) can feel uncomfortable and awkward for many people. Many of us have experiences that can be scary, embarrassing, confusing or even funny. In this episode, Youth Champions Amal and Lauren are joined by Amanda, a SHE SOARS* Youth Advisory Board member in Uganda, to share stories they received from women and girls around the world about their first periods and the fear, confusion and stigma they faced. They discuss their personal experiences and insight on the stories, and how we can work towards normalizing conversations about menstrual cycles to help break the stigma.
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Myths and misconceptions around Sexual and Reproductive Health: Zambia edition – Part 1
Talking about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) can feel uncomfortable and awkward for many people. Many of us have experiences that can be scary, embarrassing, confusing or even funny. In this episode, Youth Champions Amal and Lauren are joined by Amanda, a SHE SOARS* Youth Advisory Board member in Uganda, to share stories they received from women and girls around the world about their first periods and the fear, confusion and stigma they faced. They discuss their personal experiences and insight on the stories, and how we can work towards normalizing conversations about menstrual cycles to help break the stigma.
She speaks out: Sexual and Reproductive Health stories around the world – Part 2
Talking about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) can feel uncomfortable and awkward for many people. Many of us have experiences that can be scary, embarrassing, confusing or even funny. In this episode, Youth Champions Amal and Lauren are joined by Amanda, a SHE SOARS* Youth Advisory Board member in Uganda, to share stories they received from women and girls around the world about their first periods and the fear, confusion and stigma they faced. They discuss their personal experiences and insight on the stories, and how we can work towards normalizing conversations about menstrual cycles to help break the stigma.
She speaks out: Sexual and Reproductive Health stories around the world – Part 1
Talking about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) can feel uncomfortable and awkward for many people. Many of us have experiences that can be scary, embarrassing, confusing or even funny. In this episode, Youth Champions Amal and Lauren are joined by Amanda, a SHE SOARS* Youth Advisory Board member in Uganda, to share stories they received from women and girls around the world about their first periods and the fear, confusion and stigma they faced. They discuss their personal experiences and insight on the stories, and how we can work towards normalizing conversations about menstrual cycles to help break the stigma.
SHE SOARS podcast: Engaging men and boys in gender equality – Part 2
Men and boys are key players in shifting harmful gender norms around the world and addressing gender-based violence. In this episode, Youth Champion, Mishika, speaks with Josephine and Charles, who are leading this work in Uganda through the SHE SOARS* project. As a male role model, Charles encourages men and boys to learn more about themselves, reflect on their roles and attitudes in family life, and shift social norms towards greater equality. As a Gender Coordinator, Josephine helps develop the curriculum for the boys’ groups and engages communities in the project. They share their experiences and stories about what they have encountered through their work of engaging men and boys in gender equality. Join the discussion leading into the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence!
SHE SOARS podcast: Engaging men and boys in gender equality – Part 1
International Day of the Girl honours girls’ rights and experiences around the world and celebrates the power of girls everywhere to change the world. In this episode, Madeline and Amal, two of the Youth Champions, are joined by Gloria, an inspiring youth advocate from Kenya, to talk about women’s leadership in the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) space. Learn about Gloria’s journey advocating for girls’ health and their rights in Kenya, and how she founded a community-based organization to reach girls with SHR information and services. The group discusses what it’s like to speak up as a young woman in different contexts, the importance of breaking down harmful gender norms, and the role models who have helped shape them into who they are today.
SHE SOARS podcast: Girls Lead in Sexual and Reproductive Health – Part 2
International Day of the Girl honours girls’ rights and experiences around the world and celebrates the power of girls everywhere to change the world. In this episode, Madeline and Amal, two of the Youth Champions, are joined by Gloria, an inspiring youth advocate from Kenya, to talk about women’s leadership in the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) space. Learn about Gloria’s journey advocating for girls’ health and their rights in Kenya, and how she founded a community-based organization to reach girls with SHR information and services. The group discusses what it’s like to speak up as a young woman in different contexts, the importance of breaking down harmful gender norms, and the role models who have helped shape them into who they are today.
SHE SOARS podcast: Girls Lead in Sexual and Reproductive Health – Part 1
International Day of the Girl honours girls’ rights and experiences around the world and celebrates the power of girls everywhere to change the world. In this episode, Madeline and Amal, two of the Youth Champions, are joined by Gloria, an inspiring youth advocate from Kenya, to talk about women’s leadership in the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) space. Learn about Gloria’s journey advocating for girls’ health and their rights in Kenya, and how she founded a community-based organization to reach girls with SHR information and services. The group discusses what it’s like to speak up as a young woman in different contexts, the importance of breaking down harmful gender norms, and the role models who have helped shape them into who they are today.
SHE SOARS podcast: Why do we need youth-friendly language? – Part 2
The way we communicate affects who understands and participates in advocacy and projects. It can either exclude certain groups of young people, or inspire them to take action. To kick off season two, Amal and Nour, two of our Youth Champions, sit down with Amanda and Jeremiah, incredible youth advocates in Uganda and Zambia. Learn about Amanda and Jeremiah’s journeys to becoming members of the Youth Advisory Board on the SHE SOARS* project, and how inclusive language plays a role in their lives and communities. They break down what youth-friendly language means and why it is so important when it comes to sexual and reproductive health and rights. The group also discusses the role of gender in programs designed for youth. They share how together, we can create a climate in which young people are meaningfully engaged in the topics that affect their lives.