Originally from Philippines, Helen carries with her over 19 years of experience in finance and accounting. She joined World YWCA in September 2013 working with the finance and operations team. With her expertise in accounting, and her understanding of the development sector, she is working collaboratively around young women`s development […]
Month: June 2020
A Tribute to Saroj Lal: A Race Relations Pioneer, Feminist and Equality Campaigner who Fought for Fairness for Women and Minority Communities
Story shared by Saroj’s son, Vineet Lal: My mother, Saroj Lal, who passed away recently at the age of 82, was a pioneering force in Scottish community and race relations from the 1970s to the mid-1990s. A passionate campaigner and trailblazer for equal opportunities, her tenure as Director of Lothian […]
Changing the narratives around SRHR and mental health #MyBodyMyMind Case study : Migration in Poland.
The following stories show how young women leaders in the World YWCA movement are using story-telling and targeted advocacy to change narratives around topics like sexual and reproductive rights and health; mental health; societal norms; and more. The World YWCA is a global movement working in more than 120 countries […]
Changing the narratives around SRHR and mental health #MyBodyMyMind Case study : Teenage pregnancy in Kenya.
The following stories show how young women leaders in the World YWCA movement are using story-telling and targeted advocacy to change narratives around topics like sexual and reproductive rights and health; mental health; societal norms; and more. The World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA) is a global movement working […]
Changing the narratives around SRHR and mental health #MyBodyMyMind Instagram Stories – Asia
With the support from the Government of Finland, the World YWCA has developed this online campaign around Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and mental health called #MyBodyMyMind to change dominant narratives around Sexual and Health and Reproductive Rights and how this impacts gender equality.We will publish various materials […]
Changing the narratives around SRHR and mental health #MyBodyMyMind Instagram Stories – Africa
With the support from the Government of Finland, the World YWCA has developed this online campaign around Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and mental health called #MyBodyMyMind to change dominant narratives around Sexual and Health and Reproductive Rights and how this impacts gender equality.We will publish various materials […]
Changing the narratives around SRHR and mental health #MyBodyMyMind Case study : Domestic violence in Ukraine
The following stories show how young women leaders in the World YWCA movement are using story-telling and targeted advocacy to change narratives around topics like sexual and reproductive rights and health; mental health; societal norms; and more. The World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA) is a global movement working […]
Changing the narratives around SRHR and mental health #MyBodyMyMind Case study : Menstruation in Nepal.
The following stories show how young women leaders in the World YWCA movement are using story-telling and targeted advocacy to change narratives around topics like sexual and reproductive rights and health; mental health; societal norms; and more. The World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA) is a global movement working […]
A Young Woman’s Toolkit For Advocacy on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights and Mental Health
This toolkit, in line with the World YWCA strategy, is anchored on a program to support Young Women’s advocacy in SRHR and build their confidence to stand up and speak out at national, regional, and global levels, and to take collective action to change narratives, policies, and to demand high-quality […]
Changing The Narratives Around SRHR And Mental Health #MyBodyMyMind
To join the online campaign from 22 June to 3 July download the toolkit here. Women’s access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is a major concern affecting women, young women and girls across the globe. Many women don’t know their rights and don’t have access to adequate […]