Speak and Solve: Mobilizing Youth for FP2030 through the Power of Debate
Speak and Solve: Mobilizing Youth for FP2030 through the Power of Debate
Exploring how youth across Zimbabwean universities are mobilized to engage with and advocate for FP2030 commitments through quiz & debate tournaments. Through storytelling elements, the session will demonstrate how these tournaments contribute meaningfully to national/ global FP goals, fostering awareness, agency, and pride among youth.
Host: Isabella Michael
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Talking about sex and pleasure doesn't take me away from Islam. Our Prophet spoke openly about intimacy, respect, and desire.Faith is not about silence or shame. It's about dignity, mercy, and compassion. So when I speak about sex and pleasure, I'm not far from Islam. I'm walking closer to its TRUTH.
By Dina Chaerani, Host of Sex O’Clock News
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By Dina Chaerani, Host of Sex O’Clock News
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