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Social Forum on the Right to Health 2015

2015 saw the AFI Changemakers host their first ever Access to Health Social Forum side-event. Chairpersons Megan Smith and Catherine White both addressed member state representatives and NGOs at the social forum with the Changemakers’ vision for the global health landscape. The three most pressing issues discussed by the youth delegates were mental health, sustainability […]

AFI Changemakers at Parliament Week

In November 2015, AFI Changemakers held their first event at the UK Parliament in London. The event was held as part of a nation wide initiative called Parliament Week, which aims to promote democratic engagement throughout the UK. The AFI Changemakers event was chaired by Henry Gilliver and Emma Robinson in Portcullis House, and focused […]

Changemakers @ 32nd Session of the Human Rights Council

In June 2016, AFI Changemakers attended the 32nd session of the Human Rights Council at the UN in Geneva, Switzerland.The AFI Changemakers summitwas chaired byInesa Pranckaityte and Smriti Sonamand focused on issues pertaining to human rights across the globe. Issues discussed included migration, freedom of expression, global poverty and the right to development. Reports from […]

Changemakers @ 35th Session of the Human Rights Council

Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Palais des Nations, Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

On 21-22 June 2017, AFI Changemakers attended Changemakers @ 35th Session of the Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Delegates discussed issues pertaining to human rights that the group chooses to address. After formulating policy positions, others attending the UN HRC were invited to attend Changemaker […]

Young Changemakers, 23 June 2017

Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Palais des Nations, Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

AFI held its Young Changemakers event for children under 18 who are interested in children’s rights in sustainable development goals (SDGs) summit. Included was learning about and discussion of children’s rights, a lunch, UN Tour, Summit, and a certificate.

One day Sensitization Seminar for Secondary School Students

General murtala Mohammed college Yola Jimeta, Yola Road, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Ariel Foundation International and Mothers of the Earth International Foundation wish to inform you of the preparation to organize one day sensitization seminar, for secondary school students on 21st September, 2018. During the program we will have facilitators talk on the following topics. The importance of girl child education Youth awareness on security Issue of […]

Changemakers at UNCTAD Youth Forum

UNCTAD Headquarters of UNCTAD, Geneva, Switzerland

Youth are the decision-makers of today must play a powerful role in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Nothing about you, without you! Through UNCTAD Youth Network, women and men between the ages of 18 and 30 can help to build the narrative about the future by sharing ideas and experiences, working […]

Changemakers at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights

Geneva Geneva, Switzerland

The UN Forum is the world's largest annual gathering on business and human rights with more than 2,000 participants from government, business, community groups and civil society, law firms, investor organisations, UN bodies, national human rights institutions, trade unions, academia and the media. Over three days, participants take part in 60+ panel discussions on topics […]

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