Press Statements
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Statement on the Abortion Justice Act
Advocates for Youth applauds the introduction of the Abortion Justice Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that charts a policy path forward, where abortion care is available, affordable, and ac…
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Advocates for Youth Applauds the Introduction of the Equality Act
“Many states have banned gender-affirming care for minors, LGBTQ books in school libraries, transgender girls in sports, and the ability to even discuss gender identity or sexual orientation at scho…
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Advocates for Youth in Partnership with SisterReach Launches Racial Justice in Sex Education Trainings
Advocates for Youth, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring young people’s reproductive and sexual health and rights, continues its work on racial justice by launching a series of e…
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Job Opening: Youth Activist Alliance Lead Organizer
Advocates for Youth (Advocates) seeks a Youth Activist Alliance Lead Organizer to lead, shape and generate a movement of young people across the country ready to take action and organize…
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Sex Ed for All Month Concludes with Congressional Support
Advocates for Youth applauds Representative Pramila Jayapal for introducing a resolution to support Sex Ed for All Month, and Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Cory Booker and Representatives Barbara Lee…
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Statement on North Carolina’s Abortion Ban
Advocates for Youth is deeply proud to work with a network of young people across the country, including in North Carolina, who are working to ensure everyone has access to…
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Honoring the Life of Tiffany Marrero
Advocates for Youth staff were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tiffany Marrero, an activist and storyteller whose spirit, passion, and work touched many lives. Armonte Butler and…
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Statement on the FDA’s Lifting of the Blood Ban for Gay and Bisexual Men
We welcome positive change from the FDA. Young people need and want change that works for the benefit of public health to ensure safety and equity, and they will not…
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Statement on Missouri Bans on Gender Affirming Care and Trans Participation in Sports
Advocates for Youth condemns Missouri’s recently passed bans on gender affirming care for minors and on trans youth participating in sports. The bill was passed with minimal debate after opponents…