The Youth Initiative Committee (YIC) was established in 2011 in an effort to contribute to youth’s sexual health and sexual rights through a fuller participation of youth in WAS governance, policies and activities. It was proposed and developed by a 22-year old Mexican Psychology student, Antón Castellanos Usigli, mentored by Esther Corona.
Mission
The mission of the Youth Initiative is to contribute to youth’s sexual health and sexual rights through a fuller participation of youth in WAS governance, policies and activities.
Members 2017-2021
Co-Chairs: Antón Castellanos Usigli (Mexico/United States) & Stefano Eleuteri (Italy)
Katarzyna Peichert (Poland)
Magdalena Rivera (Chile)
Mameta Endo (Japan)
Masayoshi Yanagida (Japan)
Rola Yasmine (Lebanon)
Yasmany Díaz (Cuba)