What We Do
Advocates for Youth Issue Areas
Over 40 years of experience working on every aspect of young people's reproductive and sexual health and rights
Transgender Young People’s Health and Rights
Learn moreContraceptive Access
"I believe birth control should be available over the counter to become accessible to everyone who needs it." - Sriha, #FreethePill Youth Council member
Learn moreSexual Violence
We envision a world in which all students can pursue their civil right to educations free from violence and harassment. We recognize that gender violence is both a cause of inequity and a consequence
Learn moreHonest Sex Education
Young people have the right to lead healthy lives. We need sex education that is honest, complete, and accurate.
Learn moreReproductive Justice
Access to reproductive health care is non-negotiable and must include both family planning and abortion care. As young people, we refuse to work with anyone who bargains away our rights (...)
Learn moreRacial Justice and Intersectionality
Young people are leading the movement toward just and safe communities for all. We are on the front lines of those working for the rights of Blacks, Latinos/as, Asians and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, Muslims, immigrants, and refugees.
Learn moreYouth Leadership and Organizing
Advocates for Youth nurtures a pipeline of leaders who bring skill and determination to progressive movements.
Learn moreYoung People in the Global South
Young people around the world are leading the fight for reproductive and sexual health and rights.
Learn moreConfidentiality in Health Care
Young people need confidential access to a full range of sexual and reproductive health care services. Yet some laws and policies endanger young people's privacy.
Learn moreGrowth and Development
Human development is a lifelong process of physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional growth and change.
Learn moreSupportive and Healthy Schools
The School Health Equity program works to ensure all students receive honest sex education in safe environments.
Learn moreLGBTQ Health and Rights
LGBTQ youth have the right to live free from bullying, to safe spaces, and to express who we are as we choose.
Learn moreHIV
Ending discrimination against people living with HIV will protect people's health and lives. It is a moral imperative.
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