Since 2007, IWHC has identified and mentored young people from around the world to advocate for national and global policies that further sexual and reproductive rights. Because engaging in international advocacy can be challenging, IWHC holds hands-on workshops to prepare young people for negotiations with UN diplomats and government officials. Called Advocacy in Practice, these multi-day trainings involve deep learning and team building. Participants develop a common language to address sexual and reproductive health and rights, and use techniques such as role play to approach their government officials.

The Advocacy in Practice workshops are held before major UN meetings and regional conferences to enable participants to apply their advocacy skills. Advocates then return to their home countries better equipped to lobby their governments for policies in support of sexual and reproductive health and rights.

AIP participants are selected by invitation only.  To learn more about the program or for any inquiries, please email us.