Youth Coalition stands for the following values and principles: Sexual and reproductive rights are human rights, and therefore apply equally to young people.
All human rights are universal and must not be limited on the grounds of conflict with religion, culture or tradition.
Sexuality and sexual expression are integral parts of the personal identity of all human beings, including young people.
Youth participation is essential to ensure that sexual and reproductive health and rights’ programmes and policies address the of all young people.
Young people have valuable contributions to make to society and must have recognized and respected voices in all policy and decision-making processes.
Young people’s access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights information and education is vital for safeguarding and promoting the life, health, and well-being of all young people.
Young people’s access to comprehensive, affordable and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services, including emergency contraception, is vital for safeguarding and promoting the life, health, and well-being of all young people.
All women, irrespective of age, have the right to access legal, safe, and affordable abortions.
The sexual and reproductive lives of young people must be free of coercion or the threat of violence.
Programmes and interventions that safeguard and advance young people’s sexual and reproductive rights must be fully funded and supported with adequate resources. |
Principles and Values
