YOURS joined the conference as an advocate for a broader and more inclusive conversation, one that recognises how mobility, equity, and the environments where young people live, study, and move are key to their health and happiness.
During the discussions, YOURS emphasised the importance of placing adolescents at the centre of decision-making. Young people should not be seen as passive recipients of policies or programmes; they are active partners, capable of shaping the solutions that affect their lives. When young people co-design initiatives, the results are more relevant, impactful, and sustainable.
In Tunis, voices from across the MENA region came together to discuss one of today’s most vital issues: the health and well-being of adolescents. Hosted by the Juzoor Foundation for Health & Social Development in collaboration with the International Partnership for Population and Development (IPPD), the 6th MENA Region Adolescent Health Conference explored the theme “From Challenges to Solutions: A Holistic Approach to Adolescents’ Well-Being.”
YOURS joined the conference as an advocate for a broader and more inclusive conversation, one that recognises how mobility, equity, and the environments where young people live, study, and move are key to their health and happiness.
During the discussions, YOURS emphasised the importance of placing adolescents at the centre of decision-making. Young people should not be seen as passive recipients of policies or programmes; they are active partners, capable of shaping the solutions that affect their lives. When young people co-design initiatives, the results are more relevant, impactful, and sustainable.
Adolescence is not a waiting room before adulthood; it’s a defining stage of life where identity, opportunity, and vulnerability meet. Investing in adolescent health means investing in a future that is more inclusive, resilient, and fair.
The energy in Tunis served as a strong reminder that young people are ready to lead and to challenge systems that do not represent them. YOURS remains committed to strengthening partnerships, amplifying youth voices, and ensuring that mobility and equity are recognised as essential parts of adolescent well-being.