Maguindanao Alliance of Youth Advocates

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Maguindanao Alliance of Youth Advocates Youth led, Non-partisan and Non-sectarian Organization

𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝑱𝒖𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑬𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒆𝒍  participated in the 𝙏𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙋 4𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝...
21/06/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝑱𝒖𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑬𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒆𝒍 participated in the 𝙏𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙋 4𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 15–17, 2026, 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙠𝙤𝙠, 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙.

The roundtable convened key stakeholders and advocates from across the region to exchange experiences, strengthen partnerships, and advance collective efforts in implementing strategies to end child, early, and forced marriage. Mr. Esmael represented youth voices and contributed insights from community-based initiatives supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan on Ending CEFMU.

We thank 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐅 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐔𝐍𝐅𝐏𝐀, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜. and regional partners for providing a platform that amplifies youth leadership and strengthens collaboration toward safeguarding the rights and future of children and young people.

📸 Photo credit: UNICEF Team

𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔. 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔. 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔The successful implementation of 𝐑𝐞𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 brought together you...
03/06/2026

𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔. 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔. 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔

The successful implementation of 𝐑𝐞𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 brought together young people, advocates, and community members in a shared commitment to advancing awareness on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), gender equality, and women’s empowerment.

Throughout the activity, participants engaged in meaningful discussions on family planning, responsible parenthood, reproductive health, and the legal protections available to women in the Philippines. The sessions provided not only knowledge but also a platform for open dialogue, allowing participants to challenge misconceptions, ask important questions, and gain a deeper understanding of issues that affect their lives and communities.

More than a learning event, ReSHElient served as a space where voices were heard, experiences were valued, and collective action was encouraged. It reaffirmed the importance of equipping young people with accurate information and empowering them to become advocates for health, rights, and positive change.

As the conversations continue beyond the activity, ReSHElient remains committed to fostering resilient communities where every woman and young person can make informed decisions, exercise their rights, and thrive with dignity.

Because resilience begins with knowledge, empowerment, and action.

ReSHElient is a youth-led initiative of the Maguindanao Alliance of Youth Advocates (MAYA) that advocates Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), empowers young mothers and youth, and strengthens community awareness through inclusive and culturally sensitive education.

Implemented in partnership with the Province of Maguindanao Del Sur through the Provincial Youth Development Office - MDS , together with local stakeholders, youth leaders, health workers, and community advocates working toward informed, resilient, and empowered communities.

Meet the Voices Behind ReSHElient Behind every meaningful conversation is a voice brave enough to spark change. This ReS...
21/05/2026

Meet the Voices Behind ReSHElient

Behind every meaningful conversation is a voice brave enough to spark change. This ReSHElient, we bring together passionate advocates, health professionals, and youth leaders who continue to break silence, empower communities, and champion rights-based conversations for women and young people.

Ysnaira B. Sangowan
A nurse, Moro youth leader, and long-time advocate against child marriage, Ysnaira continues to champion adolescent health and girls’ protection both locally and internationally. As she recently represented MAYA and UNICEF Philippines at Women Deliver 2026, she now joins ReSHElient to lead conversations on Understanding Family Planning—unpacking its importance, contraceptive methods, and myths versus facts to encourage informed and empowered choices.

Bairaniah A. Gogo
A Registered Nurse serving at Jhalilnor Hospital and an active youth advocate, Bairaniah promotes gender equality, SRHR, and inclusive healthcare through community engagement and advocacy. In ReSHElient, she will guide participants through Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health, highlighting maternal health, birth spacing, and menstrual hygiene as vital parts of women’s health and well-being.

Juanday A. Esmael
A youth and development practitioner and Chairperson of MAYA, Juanday leads initiatives focused on child protection, civic engagement, and community empowerment. Through his session, The Law Is on Our Side: Snapshot of Laws Protecting Women in the Philippines, participants will explore key laws and policies that uphold and protect women’s rights.

Together, they bring more than expertise—they bring stories, advocacy, and a shared commitment to building safer, informed, and empowered communities.

This is ReSHElient.
A space for learning.
A movement for empowerment.
And a conversation that continues to rise.

The silence is over.What was once hinted in shadows and whispers is now stepping fully into the light.ReSHElient is back...
20/05/2026

The silence is over.

What was once hinted in shadows and whispers is now stepping fully into the light.

ReSHElient is back—not as a memory of what it was, but as a force of what it has become.

Built from the conversations it sparked, the silence it broke, and the voices it helped amplify, it now returns with deeper purpose and stronger resolve.

This is the unveiling of a continued mission—shaped by experience, strengthened by time, and driven by the same unwavering call for change.

It’s no longer a question of “when it returns.”

It’s here.

And it’s only getting started.

Stay with us. The movement unfolds from here.

ReSHElient is a youth-led initiative of the Maguindanao Alliance of Youth Advocates (MAYA) that advocates Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), empowers young mothers and youth, and strengthens community awareness through inclusive and culturally sensitive education.

Implemented in partnership with the Province of Maguindanao Del Sur through the Provincial Youth Development Office - MDS , together with local stakeholders, youth leaders, health workers, and ommunity advocates working toward informed, resilient, and empowered communities.

Something is rising… again. She was here once-sparking conversations,breaking silence,and empowering voices.Now… SHE’s c...
09/05/2026

Something is rising… again.

She was here once-
sparking conversations,
breaking silence,
and empowering voices.

Now… SHE’s coming back.

Stronger.
Bolder.
More ReSHElient than ever.

Are you ready for what’s next?
Are you ready to be part of the movement?

This is not just a return—
it’s a continuation of a mission that refuses to fade.

Stay tuned👀

From BARMM to the Global Stage!The Women Deliver 2026 Conference, one of the world’s largest gatherings for gender equal...
23/04/2026

From BARMM to the Global Stage!

The Women Deliver 2026 Conference, one of the world’s largest gatherings for gender equality, brings together over 6,500 advocates, leaders, and changemakers from across the globe to advance the rights of women and girls.

Today, we proudly celebrate Ysnaira Sangowan, representing the Maguindanao Alliance of Youth Advocates (MAYA), as she carries the voices, stories, and aspirations of young people from BARMM to this global platform.

As a nurse, youth leader, and advocate, Ysnaira embodies the power of grassroots leadership, amplifying stories of resilience, championing health and education, and pushing forward the call for gender equality and climate justice.

“From our communities to the world—we rise, we lead, we deliver change.”

This moment is not just about representation, it is about recognition of the lived experiences of Bangsamoro youth and their vital role in shaping inclusive, peaceful, and equitable societies.




In partnership with UN Women Philippines, Sigla Research Center invites young women peacebuilders in BARMM!Fellows will ...
19/03/2026

In partnership with UN Women Philippines, Sigla Research Center invites young women peacebuilders in BARMM!

Fellows will be a part of a 4-month leadership program aiming to strengthen young women leader’s ability to effectively use digital tools, navigate online spaces, and increase their peacebuilding engagement in BARMM. Participants will also have the chance to meet with experts and network with fellow women peacebuilders.

Curious about the activities and how to join? Find all the details in the pub!

Apply through this link: https://forms.gle/S7Yb6XovJDnFX5nY8 Deadline for applications is on March 22, 2026.

For questions, contact us at: [email protected] and 0917 824 8002.

Our team recently visited Cotabato City as part of early preparations for a collaborative digital peacebuilding initiati...
04/03/2026

Our team recently visited Cotabato City as part of early preparations for a collaborative digital peacebuilding initiative with UN Women. Using deliberative methods and digital tools, this project centers women's voices and experiences in strengthening civic participation across BARMM.

We're grateful for the warm welcome from partner organizations and individuals who are joining us in this effort. We admire the work civil society organizations are already doing and have learned so much from these initial conversations. We look forward to building on these efforts together.

In Partnership With:
UN Women Philippines
United Youth for Peace and Development, Inc.
Maguindanao Alliance of Youth Advocates
Moro Women Development and Cultural Center, Inc.
Kutawato Greenland Initiatives, Inc.
Mahatma M. Sangacala
United Youth of the Philippines - Women
Transforming Fragilities, Inc.
Indigenous Women Resource Center

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