IYAFP Canada

IYAFP Canada is a for-youth, by-youth collective advocating for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice in what is currently known as "Canada."

[IYAFP Canada @CanadaIYAFP]

In the '21 Elxn, the @liberal_party proposed $10 million over 3 years to youth-led, grassroots, SRHR orgs.

Today, we're holding them accountable.

This work cannot occur without youth at every step of the process.

Read our statement & sign on today: https://t.co/E2iOQTRQne https://t.co/d9D76ZMHOC

[Youth Coalition @youth_coalition]

We are hiring a Logistics, Administrative & Finance Officer! We are looking young people:

➡️ Based in Canada🍁
➡️ Under 30 yrs old
➡️ Have strong administrative + financial budgeting experience...

Check out the full call for Applications!! https://t.co/jiFOqGR9m6

[Frances Walker @Frawalker3]

We are at #AIDS2022 taking action to #FightForWhatCounts! While Canada missed an opportunity to pledge towards the @GlobalFund this weekend, we are hopeful that @JustinTrudeau will step up with #1Point2Billion at the 7th replenishment in Sept @sophiarseneault

[Action Canada @actioncanadashr]

One week left to apply! Join our National Youth Advisory Board and contribute to advancing youth #SRHR across Canada: https://t.co/bYCd6W7iYw

[Action Canada @actioncanadashr]

Calling all youth! Are you passionate about sexual and reproductive health and rights (#SRHR)? Do you want to contribute to our youth-focused work? Applications to join our National Youth Advisory Board are now open! Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/bYCd6WoUn6

[Andrea Landry @AndreaLandry1]

Indigenous women are still undergoing forced sterilizations TODAY.

It isn’t a thing of the past.

In 2018 in Saskatchewan, more than 100 Indigenous women launched a class-action lawsuit for the non-consensual tubal libigations against indigenous women.

In 2018.

4 years ago.

[CanWaCH @CanWaCH]

We’re excited to introduce our new Youth Working Group!

Consisting of up to 15 members,the youth working work will provide input, expertise and advice towards CanWaCH’s youth engagement initiatives. Find out more and apply at https://t.co/LCkrHVhHUA

[Youth Coalition @youth_coalition]

📢 We are looking 4 a Project Administration Officer to join us this summer! Apply before June 12th ➡️ https://t.co/gdTn4ZgM8P

🚨 Since this opportunity is supported by Canada Summer jobs, only Canadian youth, permanent residents of Canada, or youth w refugee status r eligible.

[Action Canada @actioncanadashr]

Our Norma Scarborough Emergency Fund, which helps people facing financial barriers access abortion, has been depleted. We had many people reach out to us for support in the first few months of 2022, so much so that there is $0 left to spend on the medical costs of abortion.

[IYAFP Canada @CanadaIYAFP]

Meaningful youth engagement reaches far beyond participation ⚡️

Co-leadership, co-ownership, and co-evaluation are necessary to shifting power dynamics and advancing youth-led SRHR movement building 🗣️

@EqualFuturesCA @CanWaCH

[IYAFP Canada @CanadaIYAFP]

"Youth are active participants and experienced decision-makers. Their involvement needs to occur from start to finish." - @Frawalker3 @EqualFuturesCA

[IYAFP Canada @CanadaIYAFP]

How do we enhance youth engagement practices with youth-serving organizations? 👇

@Frawalker3 of @CanadaIYAFP details:
- Safe space
- Capacity strengthening
- Meaningful partnerships
- Power sharing

[IYAFP Canada @CanadaIYAFP]

Bethina L., of @IYAFPCanada, speaking on the environmental scan completed with @CanWaCH to gauge meaningful youth engagement with member organizations.

How can we best support young people's participation in co-developing and co-leading initiatives intended to serve them?

[IYAFP Canada @CanadaIYAFP]

Starting soon! Join us 👀👇‼️

[CanWaCH @CanWaCH]

Join @EqualFuturesCA for an interactive incubator session exploring meaningful youth engagement on May 25!

Participants will have the contribute insights on the key issues and challenges that create barriers to meaningful youth inclusion: https://t.co/lv8g4lw7Al

[IYAFP Canada @CanadaIYAFP]

‼️ Join us for this timely and critical discussion on meaningful youth engagement and leadership!

Don’t miss it and register today! ⬇️

[IYAFP Canada @CanadaIYAFP]

Grateful to @SenMoodie’s office for sharing space with us & @youth_coalition to discuss meaningful youth engagement on a Commissioner for Children & Youth.

Co-creation, co-development, & co-evaluation is a necessary step towards equitable intergenerational collaboration.