The SheDecides Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) is a dedicated youth-owned space in the SheDecides movement, made up of representatives from different SheDecides youth Champions.
The SheDecides YAP plays a crucial role in providing guidance to strengthen meaningful and inclusive youth participation at SheDecides. In particular the YAP will shape SheDecides activities that will centre and advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people worldwide.
The Panellists
Alexander Sampaio-Cook
YIELD Hub
Ema Micevska International
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
Joweri Namulondo
Youth Coalition
TBC
International Federation of Medical Students Associations
Sarah Rhiannon Meijer
CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality
Odelia Vargas
Plan International
Angel Babirye
Women Deliver
Ana Paula Casais
Amnesty International
Gabriel Escobar
ILGA World
About the
Youth Advisory Panel.
SheDecides is a political movement that brings together diverse organizations and leaders who are committed to the same goal: a world where SheDecides.
Despite best intentions, when diverse intergenerational groups come together, often young people and young voices can still be left on the sidelines. We recognize the importance of creating dedicated spaces that centre the voices and views of youth action.
Throughout the year, the YAP will meet 4 times to provide advice, input, and recommendations on:
- SheDecides campaign and messaging on youth sexual and reproductive health and rights
- Youth spotlight initiatives such as interviews, blogs, social media features linked to International Youth Day and International Safe Abortion Day.
- Advice on enhancing meaningful youth engagement, aligning with SheDecides’ Youth Engagement Strategy commitments.
Previous Youth Panels
With thanks to the inaugural Youth Accountability Panel 2021-2023, who concluded their mandate in November and recommended the creation of a ‘lighter’ youth advisory function at SheDecides.
This recommendation is reflected in the setup of the newly created Youth Advisory Panel. Thanks also to the previous YAP Panellists who served from 2024 to 2025.
Learn more about SheDecides inaugural Youth Accountability Panel