Press Statements
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Trump’s Nomination of Kelly Knight Craft as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN
The Trump-Pence administration will stop at nothing to attack the health and rights of LGBTQ people, immigrants, and young people across the world. The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations…
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New Trump rule puts young people at risk
Today the Department of Health and Human Services released a final rule that allows insurance companies, pharmacies, nurses and doctors, and other entities to refuse care to patients. It is…
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Reproductive health, rights and justice groups launch Sex Ed for All month
Key Education Legislation to Be Introduced During Month of May
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Washington D.C. Office of Cable Television Acquires First Season of YouTube Series for LGBTQ Youth
Advocates for Youth and The District of Columbia Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) have reached an agreement to air season one of Kikis with Louie on…
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Mourning Losses at Chabad of Poway Synagogue
Again we face terrible violence motivated by hatred and amplified by gun culture and online radicalization. We mourn the loss of life at the Chabad of Poway Synagogue outside of…
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Advocates for Youth’s Statement on the Adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2467 on Sexual Violence in Conflict
On Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2467 on Sexual Violence in Conflict with 13 votes, including the United States, unfortunately deciding that survivors of violence are…
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Young People Nationwide Share Abortion Stories on Campus to Protest Restrictions
Nearly 100 campuses and community groups will participate in the Week of Action where they will screen the Youth Testify videos and share sticker art featuring Youth Testify stories across…
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[UPDATED – VICTORY] Advocates for Youth Supports the NO BAN Act to Protect Muslim Communities
For the past two years since the Muslim Ban was enacted, President Trump has continued to manufacture policies that profile individuals and attack our nation of immigrants. We condemn any…
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Advocates for Youth Opposes the Restructuring of Title X Under Diane Foley
It is the government’s responsibility to prepare young people with the resources and skills they need to lead safe and healthy lives. This means providing young people with access to…