Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights - Campaigns

An important aspect of the “Youth for Change” program is the incorporation of youth in the celebration of special days and campaigns. These opportunities expand participants’ knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights, among other social issues, as well as give them their first tastes of participation in advocacy and awareness building events.

Ab to Jaago, Domestic Violence Act Campaign, 26 November to 10 December, 2008

“Youth for Change” youth groups participated in a sixteen-day, state-wide campaign called Ab to Jaago (Wake up Now) to support the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005. Some of the Ab to Jaago activities in which youth participated include: Road Shows, Candle Marches, Seminars, Cycle Rallies, Poster Competitions, Wall Writing, Street Plays. Youth expressed that they thoroughly enjoyed the activities, and also learned for the first time about their right to a violence-free life.