Intern, Magnolia Medical Foundation | United States Tytianna White works with the Magnolia Medical Foundation to help improve the quality of life for Mississippi residents. In addition, she organizes community-based events to provide resources and knowledge in her role as an advocate and organizer. Tytianna is passionate about making a change in sexual and reproductive health and rights through advocacy … Read More
Saro Imran
Founder, PINK Skills & Training Center | Pakistan Saro Imran is a young transgender activist and social entrepreneur working for the socioeconomic development of transgender people in Pakistan and around the world. She is passionate about working to advance diversity and the inclusion of transgender people in social, political, and economic spaces. Saro has a Master’s degree in philosophy and … Read More
Kaylynn Steen
One Girl, One Vote Fellow, Mississippi Votes | United States Kaylynn Steen is a third year student at the University of Mississippi studying journalism and public policy leadership. She is currently working with MS Votes as a One Girl, One Vote Fellow, which prepares young, Black women for careers in policy. Her passion for social justice has grown throughout her … Read More
Alexis Hicks
Director of Youth Engagement and Advocacy, Teen Health Mississippi | United States Alexis Hicks is an emerging social justice advocate and community organizer. In her current role, she meaningfully engages and partners with youth across the state of Mississippi to inform and support Teen Health Mississippi’s sexual and reproductive health and rights work; build youth advocacy and organizing skills; and … Read More
Ali Raza Khan
Founder, Hi Voices | Pakistan Ali Raza Khan is the founder of Hi Voices, an initiative in Pakistan focused on young people living with HIV and other vulnerable populations. An activist working on HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and peace, he has worked with numerous local, national and international organizations. Ali empowers young people living with HIV/AIDS, … Read More
Elshaday Mekasha Kassaye
Active member, Ethiopian Medical Students’ Association (EMSA) | Ethiopia Elshaday Mekasha Kassaye is a medical student and community activist who is passionate about gender equality, women’s empowerment, and raising awareness about sexual and reproductive health. She is a youth leader and trainer for project SHEBA (Sexual Health Education for Better Awareness) where she delivers training on sexual and reproductive health … Read More
Gabriella Rodriguez
Campaign Director, #MyLaSexEd | United States Gabby Rodriguez is currently the campaign director for a youth-led initiative called #MyLaSexEd with a goal to educate young people and persuade Louisiana state legislators to implement inclusive sex education in schools. Over the past 5 years, Gabby has used her voice to bring attention to important issues, including protecting abortion access and the … Read More
Gautam RamChandra
Program Coordinator, Safe Access | India Gautam RamChandra is a young community activist, organizer, and mobilizer. In his current role as a program coordinator at Safe Access, he trains and builds awareness among queer affirmative healthcare providers and also serves the community as a peer support provider. Peer support providers are equipped with perspective, knowledge, and skills to offer emotional … Read More
Ayesha Amin
Founder and CEO, Baithak – Challenging Taboos | Pakistan Ayesha Amin is a gender justice and sexual and reproductive health and rights advocate with 10 years of experience leading social impact projects. As the founder of Baithak – Challenging Taboos, she is advocating for gender justice across Pakistan and empowering girls and women to exercise their bodily autonomy. Most of … Read More
Girl Leaders in Honduras Create Powerful Change
By Emérita Valdez, Rise Up Honduras Country Representative Rise Up Girl Leaders in Honduras are celebrating their remarkable achievements in advancing sexual and reproductive health care, access to education, and prevention of sexual harassment and violence in their communities. “We youth and adolescents have great capacity to strengthen the social fabric and create a sustainable present and future,” Iliany, a … Read More
