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Stop Abstinence-Only Program Funding // Illinois receives more than $10 million each year from the federal government for abstinence-only programs. Yet numerous studies have found such programs to be inaccurate, ineffective, and incomplete in educating our youth on crucial sexual health issues. Tell your legislators to reject this money and start funding responsible sexual health education.

Youth Activist Projects // Designed by young people interested in creating social change, youth activist projects help youth gain knowledge about sexual and reproductive health issues and develop leadership and advocacy skills. Current activities include the Condom Access Project, Reproductive Justice and Access Project, Sexually Transmitted Infection Project, and Young Parent Alliance.

Action Out Loud! August 3-7, 2009 // A weeklong advocacy training camp in Chicago designed for youth ages 14-20. Participants receive in-depth trainings in sexual and reproductive health, young parent, and social justice issues. In addition, they participate in skill-building workshops on organizing, youth-adult partnerships, power dynamics, media relations, and more. Application deadline is July 10, 2009.