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The SHE SOARS podcast is a space for passionate young people to discuss why Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) matter and how you can take action! What barriers do young people around the world face in accessing contraception and other health needs? How can youth voices lead to improving their choices and lives? Join CARE Canada’s Youth Champions (YPEC) to explore SRHR challenges and solutions in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia through the SHE SOARS* project, and how this relates to our lives here in Canada. Hear from exciting speakers including youth advocates, project partners and participants. Support ‘Her Rights. Her Voice.’

*SHE SOARS, funded by Global Affairs Canada, is the Sexual and reproductive Health & Economic empowerment Supporting Out of school Adolescent girls’ Rights and Skills project.


Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the SHE SOARS podcast are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, standards and policies of CARE Canada. The SHE SOARS podcast is a youth-led initiative that provides space for young people to discuss global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights with the purpose of raising awareness in Canada. Listeners acknowledge that the material and information presented in the podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute advice or services. The podcast is for private, non-commercial use and speakers do not necessarily reflect any organization they work for.

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To celebrate World Sexual Health Day, CARE Canada’s latest cohort of Youth Champions are speaking up about why sexual health matters to them and exploring the theme, ‘Every Body.’ Meet new hosts, Theo and Rodresa, joined by returning host Shreya, as they share their personal stories navigating Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), their journeys into advocacy, challenges accessing health care and favourite resources. They discuss identity, stigma, gaps in sex education, sexual hea...
This Menstrual Health Day, the Youth Champions, Jacqueline, Olivia and Lauren dive into the meaning of menstrual equity and why it matters. From exposing the price of period products to surprising facts and stigma, they highlight the challenges young women and menstruators face in Canada and globally. The hosts break down how access to period education, products and services differs across Canada, including remote Indigenous communities, and spotlight innovations from Kenya, Scotland and more...
The Youth Champions, Jacqueline, Paniz and Shreya unpack period product options and sustainable menstruation – what it means and why it matters to young people’s wellbeing and the planet. They share personal experiences and insights with their favourite period products and the stigma they’ve seen and felt. Learn more about reusable pads, menstrual cups, period underwear and swimwear! They also address the barriers associated with switching to eco-friendly options, such as affordability, acces...
The Youth Champions, Shreya and Olivia, share their recent experiences attending the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations (UN) in New York City. They offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like for Canadian youth delegates to participate in a high-profile, international advocacy event. Shreya and Olivia explain how they got the opportunity and the challenges and learning opportunities that come with navigating UN conferences. They discuss over...
In this unfiltered episode, Youth Champions, Paniz, Lauren and Shreya dive into an honest conversation about dating, relationships, and the impacts of patriarchy and harmful gender norms on young women's lives. Drawing from personal stories and the latest trending content, the hosts unravel how societal norms and pressures often push women to diminish themselves in romantic, social and professional settings. They bring a global perspective, highlighting how these issues manifest worldwide, an...
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