The ARROW for Change (AFC) “Claiming Power in Solidarity: Young People Leading the SRHR Agenda,” was developed to highlight both the celebration and critical reflection on the power and possibilities of young people-led movements and advocacy.
The AFC also marks a significant milestone: the conclusion of the Right Here Right Now (RHRN) programme. As the RHRN programme cycle concludes, this edition of AFC was published, which serves both as a learning tool for young people-led struggles and as a springboard for future action.
It has documented critical lessons learned, captured diverse strategies for resisting regressive forces, and showcased how young people are reimagining rights-based and inclusive futures. The edition has sought to reflect on the broader ecosystem that enabled youth advocacy, including the power of coalitions, mentorship, intersectional solidarity, and strategic alliances. In doing so, this issue of AFC has not only celebrated achievements but also amplified young people’s lived experiences.
About ARROW for Change (AFC)
ARROW for Change (AFC) is a peer-reviewed thematic bulletin that aims to contribute a Southern/Asia-Pacific, rights-based, and women-centred analyses and perspectives to global discourses on emerging and persistent issues related to health, sexuality, and rights. It is primarily for Asia and the Pacific and global decision-makers in women’s rights, health, population, and sexual and reproductive health and rights organisations. The bulletin is developed with input from key individuals and organisations in Asia and the Pacific region and the ARROW SRHR Knowledge Sharing Centre (ASK-us!).