Youth
MenEngage Alliance is committed to promoting the inclusion and support of youth for gender equality through the promotion of youth leadership and engagement. Supporting youth and fostering their leadership is at the core of our mission.
Young people bring fresh perspectives, energy, and innovative approaches to tackling old challenges. They are uniquely positioned to challenge harmful gender norms and advocate for inclusive societies where everyone thrives. By empowering youth with knowledge, skills, and opportunities, we invest in change agents who will lead the way towards a more just and equitable world.
Our commitment to youth goes beyond mere inclusion. We actively cultivate spaces where young voices are not only heard but also valued and acted upon. Through initiatives like the Youth Reference Group and regional youth networks, we provide platforms for meaningful participation and decision-making.
Our youth strategy
In 2021, alongside the Youth Reference Group and regional network members, a youth strategy called ‘Building and Engaging Young Leaders’ was launched during the Ubuntu Symposium, the 3rd MenEngage Global Symposium. This plan aims to boost meaningful youth leadership and involvement across our governance structures at local, regional, and global levels. It sets out principles, values, goals, and strategies to guide MenEngage Alliance’s work with young leaders in the years to come.
Download ‘Building and Engaging Young Leaders: Youth Strategy of MenEngage Alliance’. The document is also available in French and Spanish