ACTIVITIES IF ADVISORY GROUPS YOUTH GROUP
MEETINGS The youth group SBH represented a total of 11 young persons with SBH, 5 males and 6 females aged 18 to 28 years from countries around the world. During online meetings they discussed ways to address important issues relevant for them. The youth emphasized mental, physical, and sexual health. Dialogues took place on different levels.
TRAININGS IF organised the training titled “Human Rights and Advocacy Training for Youth with SBH – Accessibility in focus”. This training consisted of several small-interactive sessions which provided youth with an opportunity to further their skills and understanding of disability rights and advocacy, and to connect with individuals across countries who are facing similar situations. During the training participants (i) learned about the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, (ii) connected and learned from experienced professionals in the field of advocacy, (iii) joined and connected with other youth with SBH, (iv) explored the important topics of accessibility, the right to health and using social media for SBH advocacy. 37
