Youth Democracy Cohort’s Post

📢 Exciting News! The latest edition of the Global Rights Alert Newsletter is out. In this edition, we delve into critical issues related to human rights, social justice, and community empowerment. Here is a sneak peek of what you will find: International issues: Learn how Uganda’s removal from FATF Grey list is a chance to Strengthen Women’s Voices. Campaign Overview: Get updates on our ongoing campaigns and advocacy efforts. Community-Based Monitors (CBMs): We share a story from one of our community champions. #ExtractivesUg

One of my highlights was when @Dr. Sylvia Mbugua mentioned that 1 in every 10 individuals grapples with mental health issues, yet there are only 18 neurologists in the entire country. She highlighted the need for strategic solutions, especially with mental health not covered in health insurance policies. @Dr. Sylvia Mbugua proposed practical steps, advocating for mental health education in school curriculums and leveraging community initiatives like the Nyumba Kumi program, recognizing the role they play in supporting children whose parents may be overstretched. Willice Onyango also mentioned that in light of the challenges posed by difficult economic conditions, many young individuals are striving to overcome poverty, and in the process, find themselves grappling with heightened mental health concerns. To address this Willice Onyango proposed the cultivation of a youth-friendly environment conducive to accessing mental-health services. Comprehensive approaches to mental health care while embracing community-driven interventions create a supportive environment where young individuals feel empowered to prioritize and seek mental health care. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #YouthAdvocacy #Wellness #MentalHealthMatters

⬇ Explore the latest insights on #ChildRightsGovernance in the EU 🇪🇺 in 2024, including key challenges ❌ , best practices 📕 and recommendations 💡 for a new EU institutional framework for #ChildRights.    📄 This comprehensive study conducted by UNICEF in partnership with The Good Lobby assesses the current state of children's rights governance in the EU and paves the way for stronger protections and advocacy for children across #Europe. Learn more in the report ⤵ ⤵ ⤵ The Good Lobby Alberto Alemanno Bertrand Bainvel (il/lui)

New Working Paper: Colombian Grassroots Advocacy for Collective Protection for Communities & Rights Defenders at Risk   Rights defenders around the world still face unrelenting violent reprisals for their work protecting marginalized communities and their territories. This new report profiles an innovative Colombian grassroots organization’s advocacy for the government to deliver collective protection measures.   ACADESAN, the community council of the San Juan River, in the Colombian Pacific region, defends the rights of 72 Afro-Colombian communities in an area with ongoing armed conflict. ACADESAN calls for bottom-up approaches to protection, with broad collective measures to protect social organizations and the communities they represent.   In 2023, after years of advocacy work, multiple government agencies committed to 50 collective protection measures for the communities of the San Juan River. ACADESAN is now working to encourage government agencies to implement them.   In this new Working Paper, Tejiendo vínculos entre autoprotección y protección colectiva: la experiencia de ACADESAN en Colombia, Mauricio Parra Bayona and Elizabeth Moreno Barco tell the story of ACADESAN’s emblematic advocacy campaign for collective protection, with a preface by Jonathan Fox.   In ACADESAN’s experience, strengthening the organization reduces their vulnerability to risk. They underscore the importance of a coordinated process for engaging the multiple government agencies needed to deliver a full range of appropriate collective protection measures. See: https://bit.ly/4aSd3LB (Summary in English coming soon). #humanrightsdefenders

Migration is one of the preeminent issues of our time. The International Centre for Policy Advocacy helped empower campaigners to rebalance the public debate on migration and put inclusion back on the agenda. It’s a great case study in understanding the deep and important work involved in narrative change. Our work tackling social norms ranges from shifting attitudes towards international aid to tackling harmful notions of masculinity. We’ll be talking more about narrative change over the coming weeks, highlighting the work done by others, plus the measurable outcomes of the insight and strategy fuelled campaigns we’ve led over the years. #narrativechange #insights

📣 Do you want to know more about AAN’s impact on human rights advocacy as measured by our survey of albinism groups in Africa? Learn more here: 👉 https://bit.ly/3UNxxAb #Impact #HowFarWeHaveCome #AlbinismAwareness

Dividing Communities: The Strategy Behind Haitian Immigrant Rhetoric Explore the strategic tactics used to alienate marginalized communities, focusing on Haitian immigrants. Learn how political narratives adapt to avoid backlash while influencing public opinion. Advocacy for Haitian Americans is essential during these critical times. #HaitianImmigrants #CommunityAdvocacy #PoliticalStrategy #MarginalizedVoices #ImmigrantRights #SocialJustice #PoliticalNarratives #CivicEngagement #HaitianAmerican #DivideAndConquer

Lets talk about youth efficacy in advocacy and steering sustainable development. Can this vibrant, powered, dynamic segment that constitutes 70% of African population effectively drive the transformation of food systems? I would say they are the game changer itself. SNV Mastercard Foundation #foodsystems #youthempowerment

Join us for a crucial discussion on data and inclusion in humanitarian efforts. Learn how to address the invisibility of marginalized populations and enhance programming, monitoring and advocacy. Let’s ask the important questions: what don’t we know, and who aren’t we seeing? 🌍🔍 with CLEAR Global Register online: https://buff.ly/3w3ns8N #HNPW #HumanitarianWeek

Positive Outcome Stories Series - Counterpart International: Training in Communications Sharpens Salvadoran Civil Society’s Advocacy Through Counterpart’s USAID-funded Rights and Dignity Project, civil society leaders in El Salvador are gaining the skills to advocate for vulnerable communities. With training on communication strategies, personal branding, and human rights, these leaders are making a lasting impact, reaching over 400,000 people through their campaigns. Learn more about this powerful initiative. #ThankYouDemocracy #AdvocacyForChange https://lnkd.in/e-99QHFA