On June 10, 2025, AfriYAN Ethiopia, represented by Asma Mohammed, joined youth leaders from 15 other countries at the ESA Regional SRHR Convening in Johannesburg to strengthen youth led advocacy and collaboration.
Key highlights
- Date: June 10, 2025
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Representation: Asma Mohammed for AfriYAN Ethiopia
- Participation: Youth leaders from 16 countries
- Partners: UNFPA, UNESCO, UNAIDS, SADC, and AfriYAN ESA
Key discussions
Participants explored practical priorities for youth led SRHR work, including:
- Mental health and wellbeing for activists
- Youth led solutions for communities
- Using social media for SRHR advocacy
- Addressing GBV and teen pregnancy
- Accountability and values based leadership in the SRHR movement
Why this matters
Regional convenings strengthen learning, shared strategy, and collaboration across countries. AfriYAN Ethiopia returned with new ideas, networks, and motivation to strengthen SRHR advocacy and youth participation at national and community levels.
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