Voices of Youth from Asia-Pacific | 2019
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At least 750 million of young persons live in Asia and the Pacific. Their active involvement, participation and voice is essential to achieve gender equality. UN Women’s Youth’s Voice is an open space for young people in the region to express themselves and contribute with their ideas and enthusiasm to build a fairer and more equitable world for all.
Mayumi is originally from Japan but grew up in various places around the world. She is a Research Associate at the Center for People and Forests, based in Bangkok, Thailand. Read more on her blog
Shane Bhatla, India and Thailand
A Transgender Programme Manager and Operations Manager at OUT BKK, a community-led movement for LGBT rights, social acceptance and inclusiveness. Read more on his blog
Thai-born Net founded a corporate social responsibility initiative for her company after realizing there was a soft spot where passion and profession can meet. Read more on her blog
Maria, a Pakistani Facebook campaign writer who highlights the voices of Asian womens... Read more on her blog