26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential UNFPA: Action on Adolescents and Youth National Consultative Forum on Harnessing Adolescent’s Potential in Pakistan Review (1998 – 2007) & Planning (2008 – 2018) 26 – 27 June 2008, Islamabad

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Adolescents: years - early adolescence 10-14; - late adolescence Youth: years Young People: years Definitions UNFPA

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Framework for Action on Adolescents and Youth; 4 keys to opening doors Global Youth Advisory Panel Youth Supplement State of the World Population UNFPA & Youth

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Pakistan Program on Adolescent Reproductive Health (PPARH) Provincial Youth Assemblies Youth Friendly Health Services Youth Advisory Panel Pop&Dev Curriculum Introduction of Youth Programs / Projects

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Thatta Jacobabad Qilla Saifullah Nushki Kohat Mansehra Muzaffarabad Kotli Chakwal Muzafargarh + provincial capitals UNFPA’s 10 districts

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Following up RHIYA program Holistic approach with focus on: - rural areas - Youth Friendly Centers - Peer Educators - Youth Corners in schools - building community support - culturally appropriate approaches - local advocacy events PPARH

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential - more supportive environment - increased knowledge of RH among girls and boys - increased empowerment young people - increased knowledge of ARH among community, parents, teachers, doctors, etc - improved access to health services for young people PPARH impact

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Platform for young people (girls and boys) from different districts and backgrounds to share ideas and collaborate Knowledge sharing Advocacy event aimed at Provincial Decision Makers Networking opportunity NGOs, UN, youth and Government Provincial Youth Assemblies

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Young people raised in awareness Government better informed Recommendations from young people for follow up Young people organised NGOs, UN, youth and Government more aware of each other and of youth PYA outcomes

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Training of health service providers on ARH and youth friendliness Linking youth facilities and health services Better access for young people to health services Youth Friendly Health Services

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Youth 15 – 25 from 10 districts and provincial capitals Provide feedback and advice to UNFPA on youth related programs Capacity building opportunities young people Capacity building UNFPA Youth Advisory Panel UNFPA

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Addressing sensitive topics is possible also in conservative areas through culturally appropriate and holistic approaches Young people are eager to learn and participate if they get the chance Religious leaders can be part of the solution Governments at local levels are more receptive Information needs to be available in local languages Phase-out strategy needs to be included from start of project / program Lessons Learned

26/06/08 NvdL UNFPAHarnessing Adolescent's Potential Sustainability -> YFCs taken over by community / local CBO or Government Youth Focal Points and Mapping UN Reform -> Joint Programs - ARP - Education - Health & Population - Environment - Disaster Management & Prevention Looking Ahead