Topic » Youth
More than half of the world’s population in 2008 was under the age of 30. The majority of these youth approaching their childbearing years live in developing countries with limited access to family planning and reproductive health services. More than 14 million girls ages 15-19 give birth each year, and they are twice as likely as women 20-34 to die from pregnancy-related causes.
PAI holds discussions on reproductive health with U.S. university students and provides advocacy grants to support youth-led organizations working on these issues internationally. PAI believes that young people must have access to comprehensive and scientifically accurate reproductive health information, services, and supplies.
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A Story of Hope
Half of the world population is made of amazing group young people, creative, strong and committed to finding solution to the world greatest challenge; climate change.
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A Strong Opening and an Open Letter to our Leaders
The 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP17) opened in Durban today with a very strong statement on women
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Are African Voices Being Heard?
More than 400 young people from all over the world gathered at the University of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa this week for the 7th Conference of Youth. The Conference of Youth is about bringing together youth from all over the world who are passionate about sustainability and climate change. It’s a place to connect, share skills and build a movement.
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PAI celebrates International Youth Day
By Kristine Berzins and Patricia Becus Moses Mpali-Taire lives in a society where you don’t talk about sex. Yet during the past year, he and other members of the Teenage Education Health Centre Uganda have been busy training other young … Continue reading
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Kids, Condoms, Controversy
Pregnancy-related deaths are the leading cause of mortality for girls aged 15 to 19 worldwide. Cross-posted with OtherWords. A few weeks ago, a tiny resort community on the tip of Cape Cod found itself at the center of a national … Continue reading
Advocacy Guide
Young People’s Initiative Documentary Screening Guide
Why Host a Youth Screening of a PAI Documentary? Documentary films are a powerful advocacy and education tool that put a human face on global challenges around family planning and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, the environment,and gender norms. Screening PAI documentaries … Continue reading
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Policy Brief
Why Family Planning and Reproductive Health are Critical to the Well-Being of Youth
An unprecedented number of young people are entering their reproductive years, most of whom live in the developing world. U.S. policy makers should assist in effort to ensure that youth worldwide are able to make informed decisions about their sexuality … Continue reading
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As International Youth Day Looms, Youth in Western Countries Need to Take Control of Their SRHR, too
Kirana Bammarito is PAI’s Communications Intern. She is a recent graduate of American University. August 12 will mark the tenth International Youth Day as commemorated by the United Nations. In the United States, youth triumphs and tragedies alike have occurred … Continue reading
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Screening PAI’s documentaries at Elon University
Kelly McCarty was International Advocacy Intern at PAI. Back at my university the semester after my internship, my cohorts in a student civic engagement club agreed, our peers at the university would be very interested in the research being done at … Continue reading
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Celebrate the Promise that Comes with New Generations
Gabrielle Stopper, Resource Development Intern. She is a recent graduate of George Washington University. Today marks World Youth Day and a time to celebrate the promise that comes with new generations. Youth bring new ideas, new understanding, and new methods … Continue reading