We are building a movement for bodily autonomy, reproductive justice and gender equality. This movement is a bold, feminist platform that mobilises young people to claim their rights, challenge harmful norms, and shape policies that affect their bodies, relationships and futures.

The Freedom to Decide Movement is grounded in reproductive justice: the right to decide if, when and how to have children, the right to live free from violence and coercion, and the right to raise families in safe, supportive communities. Through the movement, we are centring the voices of adolescents, young women, and marginalised groups, ensuring they are not just beneficiaries of programmes, but leaders of change.

Limited access to accurate sexual and reproductive health information

Stigma around contraception, menstruation, and consent

Gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices

Exclusion from decision-making spaces that affect their lives

FDM leads youth-driven campaigns that:

• Challenge harmful gender norms
• Promote consent and bodily autonomy
• Demand youth-friendly SRHR services
• Influence local and national policies

Through fellowships, ambassador programmes and peer networks, FDM:

• Trains young advocates and organisers
• Builds leadership skills and political awareness
• Supports youth-led initiatives and community projects

FDM uses youth participatory action research (YPAR) to:

• Document young people's experiences
• Identify barriers to health and justice
• Generate evidence for advocacy and policy change

The movement harnesses the power of arts and media to:

• Produce podcasts, short films and social media campaigns
• Create music, dance and visual storytelling
• Develop youth-friendly digital platforms and tools

Young people design, lead and implement initiatives.

The movement centres those most affected by injustice.

FDM goes beyond awareness to drive policy and social change.

It combines art, research and advocacy to shift norms and systems.

Make informed decisions about their bodies and relationships.

Access safe, respectful and inclusive health services.

Live free from violence, stigma and discrimination.

Participate meaningfully in decisions that shape their future.

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Become a youth ambassador

Participate in research or creative projects

Partner with us to advance reproductive justice

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Building resilient communities through gender justice, inclusivity, and sustainable development.