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Join the Adolescent and Young Key Population (AYKP) partnership for the new "Global HIV Landscape: The Big Players Series", organized by the Adolescent and Young Key Populations Partnership

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3WQlHGy

The Adolescent and Young Key Populations (AYKP) Partnership is a joint venture of youth networks and UN agencies with the goal of drawing attention to investments in the HIV response for adolescent and young key populations.

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP | UNAIDS | UNFPA | UNICEF | The PACT | Youth LEAD | Youth RISE | Teenergizer | Y-PEER

Today, on International Youth Day, we celebrate the vital role played by young individuals in shaping the future and acknowledge the unique challenges they face in the current era. This occasion serves to raise awareness about global issues impacting youth, such as unemployment, limited educational access, mental health struggles, discrimination, and social exclusion.

International Youth Day aims to spotlight these obstacles and call the attention of our government, development partners, and stakeholders for effective interventions to support us in overcoming these challenges. Our goal is to empower our peers to actively engage in local, national and global issues by ensuring that we have access to opportunities, resources, and support to participate, contribute, and co-lead. By working together, we can create a world where every young person is respected, heard, and empowered to achieve our full potential.

The future belongs to the youth, and we must stand alongside with one another as we shape our future. Let us support youth-led community-based organizations and youth leaders in creating the better future we desire by providing guidance and encouragement all the way and everyday!

DISCLAIMER: All photos and videos of children and young people have been granted permission from their parents and/or guardians. All rights reserved to Y-PEER Pilipinas. For concerns, email us at [email protected].

Hear about the Global HIV Landscape and demystify key pillars, nodes and actors in the Global Adolescent Health and HIV response and their import for adolescent and young key populations with youth activists across the globe.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3WQlHGy

UNAIDS | UNICEF | United Nations Development Programme - UNDP | The PACT | Youth RISE | Y+ Global | Youth LEAD | Y-PEER | Teenergizer

‼️⚠️‼️Typhoon Prepared Bulletin #2 ‼️⚠️‼️

As of this afternoon, the Metro Manila Council has officially declared a state of calamity in the National Capital Region (NCR). For more info: https://bit.ly/3SkoPYD.

The Dost_pagasa also forecasts accumulated rainfall⛈️☔️: From today (July 24, 2024) to tomorrow noon (July 25, 2024). Forecast rainfall is generally higher in elevated or mountainous ⛰️ areas. Under these conditions, flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these ⚠️ hazards as identified in official hazard maps and in localities that experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past several days.

Para mas maging handa at ligtas sa hagupit ng bagyo narito ang ating 🌀Typhoon Preparedness #2. Keep updated with news and follow the advice of the Government Authorities, especially in areas who are conducting a pre-emptive evacuation or already conducting a rescue operation.

Get the latest weather updates from reliable news on 📺TV, 📻Radio, or on the 🛜internet. You can also follow DOST PAG-ASA on page or visit the official web: http://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/

More importantly, do not panic. Mahalagang maalaman natin ang pinaka latest na update ng bagyo upang mailigtas ang ating mga sarili at mahal sa buhay. Sundin ang mga abiso ng ating pamahalaan at mga autoridad para sa tiyak na ligtas. Laging tandaan ligtas ang may alam at handa!

‼️⚠️‼️Hello mga Kapatid! As we brave the Typhoon (Gaemi) and Southwest Moonsoon (Habagat) we have to prepare our that contains the following essential items. Your individual should essentially contain ready-to-eat food 🥫🥫 items, drinking water, whistle, water-resistant flashlight 🔦, first-aid kits ⛑️with your medication (if applicable), battery-operated radio 🔋📻, multipurpose tool/card, extra face masks, clothes and underwear, and important documents such as government IDs 🪪, birth certificates, passport.

According to today, 24 July 2024, the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by 🌀Tropical Cyclone "CARINA" will bring heavy to intense rains (100-200 mm) over Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal and Occidental Mindoro while moderate to heavy rains (50-100 mm) are expected over the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bulacan, and the rest of CALABARZON.

To know more about the updates on the 🌀Tropical Cyclone Advisory, visit the Dost_pagasa - https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/tropical-cyclone/severe-weather-bulletin/1

Join young leaders to learn about key advocacy and accountability strategies to drive action on adolescent and young key populations in the HIV response. Our exciting webinar will be on Wednesday 19th June, 09:00 EST.

UNAIDS | UNICEF | United Nations Development Programme - UNDP | UNFPA | The PACT | Youth RISE | Y+ Global | Youth LEAD | Y-PEER | Teenergizer

Register here: https://bit.ly/3XlY49e

Beep… beep… Checking our ✅battery🔋, ✅lights💡, ✅oil 🛢️, ✅water 💦, ✅brake, ✅air💨, ✅gas⛽️, ✅engine ⚙️, ✅tire 🛞, and ✅self or as we travel from Western Samar to Southern Leyte for the official handing over of the keys to our Adolescent-friendly Mobile Health Facility or to the Provincial Government of Southern Leyte through the Honorable Governor Damian G. Mercado, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan headed by Vice-Governor Rosa Emilia Mercado and the adolescents and young people.

aims to bring health services, particularly s*xual and reproductive health (SRH) closer to adolescents and young people in the most difficult and hard-to-reach areas of Western Samar and Southern Leyte.

The ceremonial turnover of TrucKabataan will not be possible without the support from Korea International Cooperation Agency Philippines - KOICA 필리핀사무소 in partnership with Department of Health Eastern Visayas, UNICEF Philippines, UNFPA Philippines, and World Health Organization Philippines together with Y-PEER Pilipinas as the implementing partner of the Joint Programme on Accelerating the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy (JPARAP).

Hon. Mayor Nacional V. Mercado of Maasin City | Y-PEER International | YPEER Asia Pacific Center

✅battery🔋, ✅lights💡, ✅oil 🛢️, ✅water 💦, ✅brake , ✅air💨, ✅gas⛽️, ✅engine ⚙️, ✅tire 🛞, and ✅self or as we mark a milestone by officially handing over the keys to our Adolescent-friendly Mobile Health Facility or to the Provincial Government of Samar through the Honorable Governor Ann Tan and the adolescents and young people.

aims to bring health services, particularly s*xual and reproductive health (SRH) closer to adolescents and young people in the most difficult and hard-to-reach areas of Western Samar and Southern Leyte.

The ceremonial turnover of TrucKabataan will not be possible without the support from Korea International Cooperation Agency Philippines - KOICA 필리핀사무소 in partnership with UNICEF Philippines, UNFPA Philippines and World Health Organization Philippines together with Y-PEER Pilipinas as the implementing partner of the Joint Programme on Accelerating the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy (JPARAP).

Samar Public Information Office | Y-PEER International | YPEER Asia Pacific Center

Pagpupugay sa mga Uring Manggagawa lalo't higit sa lahat sa puwersa ng mga Kabataang Volunteers! Nawa’y pagyamanin at ipagdiwang sa araw-araw ang kadakilaag pwersa ng mga Uring Mangagawa.

Sa gitna ng mga hamon at pagsubok, patuloy tayong titindig at susuporta sa adhikaing itigil ang kontraktuwalsisasyon at pagbibigay ng maayos na benepisyo sa bawat Mangagawang Pilipino.

Quezon City, PHILIPPINES — The Network Country Team joined the meeting with Out-of-School Comprehensive Sexuality Education (OOS CSE) Consortium together with other NGOs, CSOs, and Community-based Organizations working on CSE.

On the same occasion, the Network Country Team of Y-PEER Pilipinas also welcomed Dr. Aleksandar Sasha Bodiroza, the Deputy Regional Director of UNFPA Asia and the Pacific, who is also the Founder of Y-PEER International in 2000 during the bilateral meeting.

Today's bilateral meeting highlights the existing programs and milestones of Y-PEER Philippines in advancing the rights of adolescents and young people to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV and AIDS Response, Humanitarian Response, Ending Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Ending Child Early and Forced Marriages (CEFM). During the said meeting, Y-PEER Philippines also highlighted its effort on addressing the barriers on CSE by closely working with the National Government partners such as the DepEd Philippines for the CSE-ARH Convergence Program for ALS and the Department of Health (Philippines) for the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancies through Peer Education and access to SRHR services.

Likewise, Y-PEER Philippines have presented the future plans and programs to sustain the gains and the momentum, including the establishment of “The Orange Hub” to provide direct SRH, HIV and AIDS, Family Planning, and other non-health services to adolescents and young key populations (ayKP). Y-PEER Philippines also seek the support of UNFPA Philippines on the plans to professionalize Peer Education as part of the health care delivery system.

“The opportunity to meet with the founder of our network is not only a privilege but also a powerful reminder of the vision and dedication that has given rise to the vibrant community we are all part of today” Ralph Ivan, President and CEO said.

He added “Dr. Shasha, your pioneering efforts in establishing Y-PEER have created a global movement that empowers youth, and it is with great pride that we can say your vision continues to flourish across the diverse regions of the Philippines, particularly in the geographically isolated and disadvantage areas (GIDA) and hard to reach populations to have access to information and services.”

The dialogue underscored the urgency of promoting CSE's integration into broader educational frameworks, emphasizing its role in promoting health seeking behavior, addressing gender inequality, and empowering adolescents and young people to make their informed decision-making leading towards campaign of the DOH’s .

Y-PEER Philippines is a proud member of Y-PEER International - the largest network of youth-led and youth serving organizations pioneered by UNFPA in more than 52 countries.

Hello mga Kapatid! UNAIDS together with other youth-led networks in different parts of the world, including us from Y-PEER Pilipinas is excited to invite you to the 2023 showcase webinar.

This webinar will feature presentations from country networks that implemented the scorecard in 2023, as well as those that conducted advocacy based on results from previous years’ scorecards. Y-PEER Pilipinas is one of the country networks who implemented the scorecard together with our member organizations that is intended to provide strategic information and to inform and initiate advocacy interventions at the National level and hold governments accountable.

The evaluation report on the other hand will allow young people in the community to advocate for necessary changes and improvements, as well as highlight areas of success in the country that can scale up.

Join us and learn about the leading role that we have been able to play, as well as the core role of the data generated from the scorecard played in this work.

The webinar will be on 11th April at 09:00 EST or 09:00 PM Manila Time

register here: https://bit.ly/4amRRxB

The PACT | Y+ Global | Youth LEAD Asia Pacific | YPEER Asia Pacific Center | Y-PEER International | UNAIDS Philippines | UNAIDS Asia Pacific

Eid Mubarak! On this blessed day, let us remember and pray for those who are affected by the ongoing conflicts and wars in Gaza, as well as in other parts of the world. May they find peace, comfort, and strength during these difficult times.

Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and may the light of Eid bring hope and healing to all those who are suffering.

Y-PEER International | YPEER Asia Pacific Center

Mandaluyong City, PHILIPPINES — From BKK to MNL!

Exploring synergies and forging partnerships: Y-PEER Pilipinas and the Commission on Population and Development strategize on how we can collaborate and work together in advancing the Adolescent Health and Development Program in line with the Philippine Population and Development Plan of Action (PPD-POA) 2023-2028.

This meeting is a follow through on what was sealed during the 7th Asian and Pacific Population Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, last November 15-17, 2023, which the Philippines was elected as the Vice-Chair of the 7APPC.

The meeting aims to drive progress on the issue of access among adolescents and young people to Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), SRH, HIV and AIDS, AMHPSS, and the proposed National Standard on Peer Education Module.

This project is supported by UNICEF Philippines through the CSE-ARH Convergence Program for ALS.

Thrilled to share and be part of the official contract signing of The Global Fund - Principal Recipient Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. and its Sub-Recipients LoveYourself Inc, IDEALS, and Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines - SHIP for the new Global Fund Cycle 7 held last January 24, 2024 (Wednesday) at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippine.

Y-PEER Pilipinas is represented by Ralph Ivan, our President and CEO together with Mx. Ge Labid Ygay our Training and Advocacy Officer.

"...we [Y-PEER Pilipinas] pledge our engagement, our voices, and our commitment to ensuring that the designed interventions are relevant, effective, inclusive, and truly reflects the needs of the community" - Ralph Ivan said during his solidarity message on Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines.

"This agreement is not just a formal transaction; it is a testament to our collective commitment to improving the lives and health of adolescents, young people, MSM, Trans* people and diverse s*xuality, s*x workers, PWUID, and other emerging key populations who are often marginalized and overlooked." - he added.

This Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria In-Country Grant will be implemented from 2024-2026 and is expected to up-scale the existing gains and best practices of the previous grant.

Y-PEER Pilipinas is looking forward to work with the Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. together with the three (3) Sub-Recipients, particularly on access on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among adolescents and young key populations and the convergence of HIV and AIDS into the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) on Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP) of DOH and DepEd.

Y-PEER International | YPEER Asia Pacific Center | Youth LEAD

Kudos and congratulations to our first batch of Community-based HIV Screening (CBS) Training in Southern Leyte. This initiative supported by Y-PEER Pilipinas in partnership with Youth LEAD Asia Pacific — is a vital part of the Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP) as part of the technical assistance and support to the Provincial Health Services Office of the Provincial Government of Southern Leyte. Thanks to Dr. Feliciano John Matibag our PHO II, and Dr. Jean Marie Regis our PHO I and the Chief of Hospital of Sogod District Hospital in Sogod, Southern Leyte.

The training was attended by our dedicated healthcare workers, nurses, med-techs, midwives, and youth volunteer peer educators, laying the groundwork for the establishment of the Adolescent-friendly Health Facilities (AFHF) that will offer FREE and HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL HIV screening, counseling, and testing in the upcoming months.

DISCLAIMER: All photos and videos of children and young people have been granted permission from their parents and/or guardians. All rights reserved to Y-PEER Pilipinas. For concerns, email us at [email protected].

Today, we celebrate two milestones: the 75th International Human Rights Day and our 14th anniversary at Y-PEER Pilipinas. As we reflect on our journey, we stand firm in our commitment to the protection of human rights. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the universal protection and respect of human rights. We deeply believe in the inherent dignity and equality of every individual, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, gender, or age.

We stand in unwavering solidarity with the people of Palestine and those people who are suffering from the war crimes in Gaza and other parts of the world. We strongly condemn any form of violence, discrimination, or injustice.

We call on the Government of Israel to ensure the protection of the humanitarian organizations and their personnel. International law, including the Geneva Conventions, mandates the protection of humanitarian workers and infrastructure. We urge Israel to uphold these principles and ensure that humanitarian organizations can carry out their work safely and without hindrance.

We believe that the protection of humanitarian work is essential to the preservation of human rights and dignity in situations of conflict.

Civilians should
Children should
Humanitarian Workers should
Hospitals should

On this significant day, we demand an immediate ceasefire and the swift flow of humanitarian aid. Our hearts are with the people of Gaza and all those around the world whose rights are under threat and violated.

We call on all stakeholders, including our Government, member states of the United Nations, international agencies, and fellow civil society organizations, to prioritize the protection of human rights. We believe that respect for human rights is fundamental to the achievement of peace, justice, and sustainable development.

Today and every day, we will continue to strive for justice, peace, and dignity for all.

Y-PEER International | YPEER Asia Pacific Center | United Nations

[Urgent Hiring] Call for Expression of Interest
Issuance Date: December 04, 2023 (Monday)
Deadline of Submission: December 22, 2023 (Friday)
Expected Target Date: January 2024

We are looking for the following positions:
EOI - 074 - Program Manager
EOI - 075 - Regional Area Field Coordinator (Region VIII)
EOI - 076 - Provincial Area Field Coordinator (W. Samar and S. Leyte)
EOI - 077 - Project Assistants (W. Samar and S. Leyte)
EOI - 078 - Project Assistant (Network Country Office)
EOI - 079 - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
EOI - 080 - Social and Behavioral Change Specialist
EOI - 081 - Graphic Artist and Illustrator
EOI - 082 - Finance Officer I
EOI - 083 - Finance Assistant
EOI - 084 - Admin Officer I (Human Resource)
EOI - 085 - Admin Officer I (Procurement Officer)
EOI - 086 - Admin Assistant (Driver)

The following positions will be part of the implementation of the Joint Program on Accelerating the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy in Southern Leyte and Western Samar in partnership with UNICEF Philippines and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to support the government efforts, particularly with the Department of Health (DOH) - Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (CHD VIII) in addressing the adolescent pregnancy.

You may download the EOI and Terms of Reference via this link - https://bit.ly/koicajparap2023

Dios Mabalos, Bicolandia!

Kudos and congratulations to GentleMen Bicol for the successful 1st Bicol Regional HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health Summit: Empowering Communities to Lead in the HIV and AIDS Response.

Y-PEER Pilipinas is represented by our President and CEO, Ralph Ivan together with our Senior Program Officer, Carl Angelo Ortiz who shared our work on supporting different Local Government Units in Establishing Adolescent-friendly Health Facilities (AFHF) and the role of adolescents and young key populations in increasing the demand generation and the integration of HIV in the Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP).

This activity is being supporter by Y-PEER Pilipinas in line with the World AIDS Awareness Day Campaign every 1st of December globally!

This World AIDS Day, our message is clear: and shine the light on Human Rights, become a torchbearer, and shine light on the need for education and awareness.

We would like to extend our outmost gratitude to the Provincial Government of Albay, the DOH Bicol CHD Department of Health - Bicol Center for Health Development, and the Commission on Population and Development - Region V for joining and supporting us on this event!

Y-PEER International | YPEER Asia Pacific Center

Engaging the Next Generation! The youth 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏾👩🏿‍🤝‍👩🏾👨🏽‍🤝‍👨🏻 forum at the pre-conference of the 7th Asian and Pacific Population Conference 🌏 is in full swing. It was a great honor for Y-PEER Philippines and the rest of YPEER Asia Pacific Center to meet Dr. Aleksandar Sasha Bodiroza, the Founder of Y-PEER International who is currently the Deputy-Regional Director of UNFPA Asia and the Pacific.

Y-PEER Pilipinas is represented by Ralph Ivan our President and CEO together with Carl Angelo Ortiz our Senior Program Officer.

Young leaders from across the Asia and the Pacific Region are coming together to share their ideas, 💡insights, and solutions for a 🌱♻️ sustainable future. The said youth forum paved the way for the development of Youth Statement, which will be presented during the Ministerial Meeting during the 7th Asian and Pacific Population Conference from November 15 - 17, 2023 (Wednesday-Friday) in 🇺🇳 United Nations ESCAP, Bangkok, Thailand.

Stay tuned for inspiring discussions, innovative approaches, and the voices of tomorrow's change-makers!

The 7th Asian and Pacific Population Conference is now officially open. During the opening, Ms. Sangay Dechen Gyanzo of YPEER Bhutan and Ms. Laisa Bulatale of Fiji Women's Rights Movement delivered the Youth and CSO's message to the members state of United Nations ESCAP.

On the same space were Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana the Under-Secretary-General of United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP, His Excellency Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa the Minister of Social Development and Human Security of the Royal Government of Thailand, and Ms. Diene Keita the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director (Programme) of UNFPA.

Y-PEER International | YPEER Asia Pacific Center | UNFPA Asia and the Pacific | UNFPA Philippines

Official Statement of Y-PEER International amidst the real-life horrors of the war in Gaza. Our thoughts and prayers to all our youth volunteers at Y-Peer Palestine and to all the people of Palestine who are affected by the ongoing war crime!

In commemoration of World Humanitarian Day (WHD) on August 19th, we recognize and appreciate the extraordinary resilience, strength, and compassion of the Filipino people. Filipinos have consistently shown unwavering courage and determination in times of crisis, rallying together to assist those in need and provide humanitarian aid.

The Philippines, being a geographically vulnerable country, has faced numerous natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. In the face of these challenges, Filipinos have always stood united, demonstrating an incredible spirit of volunteerism, generosity, and selflessness.

During times of crisis, we Filipinos have come together to provide immediate assistance, including food, water, shelter, medical aid, and emotional support, to those affected by disasters. The resilience and compassion of the Filipino people have saved countless lives and helped communities recover from devastating circumstances.

World Humanitarian Day serves as a reminder to acknowledge and honor the sacrifices made by individuals and organizations in the pursuit of helping others. It's a time to highlight the efforts of those who have dedicated their lives to humanitarian work, as well as to inspire others to get involved and make a positive difference.

On this occasion, let us express our deep appreciation for the enduring strength and courage of every Filipino, especially to our youth volunteers who have given their invaluable contributions in times of crisis.

Together, we can create a more compassionate and inclusive world, where the spirit of humanitarianism thrives and supports those in need, !

United Nations OCHA | United Nations OCHA Philippines | Y-PEER International | YPEER Asia Pacific Center -Ypeer AP

Embracing the spirit of sacrifice and gratitude on this blessed occasion of Eid'l Adha. May the great Allah accept all our prayers and sacrifices and shower us with His divine blessings. Wishing you a joyous and meaningful celebration of Ummah, especially to our at Y-PEER International around the world!

Greetings of celebration on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Inters*xphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2023!

We encourage every Filipino to come together to stand against discrimination, prejudice, and fear. It is a day to rejoice in diversity, promote acceptance, and work towards a Filipino society where every individual can live with dignity and respect, regardless of their s*xual orientation, gender identity, and s*x characteristics.

Y-PEER Pilipinas will always stand with our LGBTQIA+ siblings and will continue to reaffirm our commitment to creating an inclusive environment that embraces everyone's unique identities.

Together, we can challenge heteronormativity and patriarchy, eliminate hate and stigma, and nurture a society where acceptance and equality thrive.

Happy IDAHOBIT 2023! Let us unite in the pursuit of equality for each and every Filipino!

Bago pa lamang matapos ang araw na ito, dalangin namin ang isang maayos na kalusugan at pag-iral sa lahat ng Nanay sa buong mundo. Bilang ilaw ng ating mga tahanan, ang bawat Ina ay may mahalagang papel sa pangangalaga at pag-aaruga sa ating pamilya, lalo na sa mga Kabataan. Kaya naman, ang araw na ito ay upang kilalanin ang kahalagahan na kayo naman ang alagaan.

Saludo at taos-pusong pagpupugay sa katatagan at tibay ng bawat Ina, anomang estado, kasarian, lahi at paniniwala. Tuwing sinusubok tayo ng panahon at pagkakataon, ang bawat Nanay ay nakaagapay. At dahil dito, pahinga at paghinga para sa sarili, pamilya at sa mas marami pang pagkilala at pagdiriwang ng inyong ambag bilang Ina.

Bawat isa sa mahahalagang ilaw natin, ay lagi't laging magliliwanag, ngayon, bukas at sa susunod pang mga araw.