During a Study Session organized by YouAct and the Council of Europe young experts in the field of Human Rights agreed on common ideas and visions for SRHR in order to create a Charter. Differences in priorities and cultural views among the young experts were identified, discussed and resolved through plenary and group discussions and written recommendations.
The resulting Charter consists of Chapters on specific topics within SRHR, relevant human rights, young people’s needs and interests and a unified vision for SRHR. Participants formed a vision focusing on the promotion of well being regarding sexuality, rather than merely on disease prevention and treatment.
The Charter is a unique product of the ideas and experiences of young people throughout Europe. It is intended to be used by young activists and human rights groups for national and European level advocacy. Next steps will include translation of the Charter in various European languages, paper and online publications, and presentations addressing officials and decision makers.
References: European Convention on Human Rights (1950), Protocol 1, Article 2. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (1999).
Research to Classroom Project: "Programs That Work." August 31, 2001, revised.
Participants: Westling Kajsa (YouAct, European Network for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Utrecht, The Netherlands ),
Kapsou Margarita (YouAct, European Network for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Utrecht, The Netherlands),
Hessel Mia (YouAct, European Network for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Utrecht, The Netherlands),
Michaelidou Despina (YouAct, European Network for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Utrecht, The Netherlands)
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