{"id":20756,"date":"2025-07-31T18:14:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T11:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/?p=20756"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:39:27","slug":"when-youth-speak-out-challenging-old-norms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/newsroom\/stories-of-change\/when-youth-speak-out-challenging-old-norms\/","title":{"rendered":"When Youth Speak Out: Challenging Old Norms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-3.jpg\" alt=\"Saat Orang Muda Bersuara_Norma Lama Mulai Ditantang_YGSI 3\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\"><span class=\"\">\u201cI used to think that discussing SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights) was taboo.<\/span><span class=\"\"> Now,<\/span><span class=\"\"> I want to ensure my friends get accurate information and the protection they deserve.<\/span><span class=\"\"> If we don\u2019t speak up,<\/span><span class=\"\"> who will?<\/span><span class=\"\">\u201d \u2014 <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"219\">Qomar<\/b><span class=\"\">,<\/span><span class=\"\"> member of CIKAL,<\/span><span class=\"\"> Langkat,<\/span><span class=\"\"> North Sumatra.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">With the support of the <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\">Power to You(th) (PtY)<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">Right Here Right Now 2 (RHRN2)<\/b> programs, we place young people at the heart of social change. Across various regions, we safeguard and nurture youth-led spaces, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">CIKAL<\/b> in Langkat;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Village Children&#8217;s Forum (FAD)<\/b> in Lombok, Jember, and Bondowoso;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Village Youth Communication Forum (FKRD)<\/b> in Garut;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Youth Cadres of the Community Service Center (PLK)<\/b> in Indramayu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang-YGSI.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18604 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang-YGSI.jpg\" alt=\"Saat Orang Muda Bersuara_Norma Lama Mulai Ditantang - YGSI\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang-YGSI.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang-YGSI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang-YGSI-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang-YGSI-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang-YGSI-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang-YGSI-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">They are now active in their environments, promoting <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\">SRHR<\/b>, preventing <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\">SGBV<\/b>, supporting <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"87\">Youth Integrated Health Centers (Posyandu Remaja\/Posrem)<\/b>, and acting as vital bridges between teenagers and community leaders.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"1\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,0\">&#8220;I used to think that discussing SRHR was taboo. Now, I want to ensure my friends get accurate information and the protection they deserve. If we don\u2019t speak up, who will?&#8221; \u2014 <b data-path-to-node=\"1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"175\">Qomar<\/b>, member of CIKAL, Langkat, North Sumatra.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"first-token\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"><span class=\"\">They are also frequently involved in the <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\">Development Planning Deliberations (Musrenbang)<\/b><span class=\"\">,<\/span><span class=\"\"> including managing village funds allocated for their specific activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"1\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,0\">\u201cWhen young people are given the space and the budget, they can deliver real change.\u201d \u2014 <b data-path-to-node=\"1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\">Suwanto<\/b>, Head of Tugu Village, Langkat, North Sumatra.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18612 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-2.jpg\" alt=\"Saat Orang Muda Bersuara_Norma Lama Mulai Ditantang_YGSI 2\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Within school environments, we also encourage the formation of <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\">Peer Educators (PE)<\/b> through <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\">Comprehensive Sexuality Education (PKRS)<\/b>. The presence of Peer Educators not only creates a more open and inclusive school ecosystem but also boosts students&#8217; self-confidence and their courage to report cases of bullying and other forms of violence at school.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"1\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,0\">\u201cI used to be incredibly shy; I never spoke up. But because of PKRS, I\u2019ve come to understand my body, understand my emotions, and I\u2019ve started to feel confident. Now, I can stand in front of my friends and speak out.\u201d \u2014 <b data-path-to-node=\"1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"220\">Maulidha<\/b>, student at SMPN 1 Sindang, Indramayu, West Java.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18610 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-4.jpg\" alt=\"Saat Orang Muda Bersuara_Norma Lama Mulai Ditantang_YGSI 4\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Saat-Orang-Muda-Bersuara_Norma-Lama-Mulai-Ditantang_YGSI-4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI used to think that discussing SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights) was taboo. Now, I want to ensure my friends get accurate information and the protection they deserve. If we don\u2019t speak up, who will?\u201d \u2014 Qomar, member of CIKAL, Langkat, North Sumatra. &nbsp; With the support of the Power to You(th) (PtY) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":18605,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[771],"tags":[219],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20756"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20756"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20757,"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20756\/revisions\/20757"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gemilangsehat.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}