Young Advocate’s Toolkit on Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights Advocacy and Intersectionality

2021
25 minutes

This Toolkit is anchored on a program to support Young advocates in SRHR
advocacy and building confidence to introduce themselves and raise their voice
at national, regional and global levels, and to be in charge of taking collective
action to challenge the policies, change narratives and demand for high quality
SRHR services to the young people through the intersectionality approaches. The
major aim of this toolkit is to design evidence-based advocacy initiatives through
storytelling, emphasizing on right to autonomy. YUWA aspires to contribute
the growing young population to provide knowledge on SRHR advocacy and
intersectionality and accelerate collective action on youth can be drives of change
in their community.

The toolkit is made up of four sections. Each section can assist in understanding
effective ways to carrying out advocacy initiatives while ensuring inclusivity and
intersectionality. The sections of the toolkit also contain various examples and tips
which shall help in profound learning.

Section 1: SRHR Concepts
An introduction to sexual and reproductive health and rights and relevant SDGs.

Section 2: Advocacy
An explanation of advocacy, it’s importance, approaches and process, and
introduction to international, regional, and national advocacy spaces along with
tips for better advocacy.

Section 3: Digital Advocacy
An Introduction to digital advocacy, it’s importance, and tips on effective digital
advocacy.

Section 4: Intersectionality
Introduction to intersectionality, relevance to SRHR, and meaningful & inclusive
participation.