Youth Advocacy Network YAN

Youth Advocacy Network YAN YAN envision to enhance meaningful representation & participation of young people at policy level

YAN's vision is to enhance meaningful representation and participation of young people at policy level in all youth policies and programmes in Pakistan

Youth Advocacy Network YAN wishes every Mother around the world a very Happy Mother’s Day 2026.Behind every success stor...
10/05/2026

Youth Advocacy Network YAN wishes every Mother around the world a very Happy Mother’s Day 2026.
Behind every success story is a mother’s unwavering support, sacrifice, and strength.
Today, we honor the women who shaped us into who we are.

Behind every product, service, and milestone, there’s a worker. Youth Advocacy Network YAN salutes the hustle behind eve...
01/05/2026

Behind every product, service, and milestone, there’s a worker. Youth Advocacy Network YAN salutes the hustle behind every success story. 👨🏻‍🔧👩🏻‍🚒💥

30/04/2026

Our International Engagements Coordinator, Mr. Danish Tariq spoke at the Forum on Financing for Development ( ) at the UN Headquarters 🇺🇳 in New York 🇺🇸

He highlighted key priorities from youth across regions - from rising debt burdens limiting investments to the urgent need for stronger regional-global linkages, inclusive financing systems, and reforms in the international financial architecture.

voices are clear: development financing must be fair, country-led, and accountable to the realities of the .

YAN was part of the Global Consultation on the Second Progress Study on YPS where we facilitated the Asia Pacific Region...
29/04/2026

YAN was part of the Global Consultation on the Second Progress Study on YPS where we facilitated the Asia Pacific Regional Session and contributed to the discussions on financing YPS, its interlinkages with broader UN reform processes, and regional priorities, while highlighting Pakistan’s role in peacebuilding and advancing youth-led, inclusive approaches to policy and decision-making.

Our Founder-CEO, Mr. Fsahat Ul Hassan, along with our International Engagements Coordinator, Mr. Danish Tariq, and youth...
28/04/2026

Our Founder-CEO, Mr. Fsahat Ul Hassan, along with our International Engagements Coordinator, Mr. Danish Tariq, and youth delegates Ms. Bisma and Mr. Faakhar from Pakistan, met with Dr. Felipe Paullier, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs at UN Youth Office.

The meeting focused on Pakistan’s role in shaping global youth policy and exploring key avenues for future collaboration.

26/04/2026

Our International Engagements Coordinator, Mr. Danish Tariq gave an Intervention at 2026 at United Nations Headquarters 🇺🇳

He emphasised that to move forward, we need:
• "Institutionalized youth engagement — not ad hoc spaces
• Strong accountability and feedback mechanisms
• A shift from consultation to co-creation

As we approach 2030, youth leadership must go beyond inclusion - it must drive impact and shape what comes next".

We had a meeting with Dr. Shabana Saleem, Director General of the Population Program Wing (PPW), Ministry of National He...
25/04/2026

We had a meeting with Dr. Shabana Saleem, Director General of the Population Program Wing (PPW), Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (M/o NHSR&C), on the sidelines of the Commission on Population and Development.

During the meeting, we shared our positioning within the Youth and CSOs group, along with our previous engagements and contributions under FP2030.

FP2030 FP 2030 Asia and the Pacific Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Population-Association Of-Pakistan

We had a productive meeting with Mr. Muhammad Awais, Director of Muslim Affairs, and Ms. Hanadi Doleh, Deputy Director o...
24/04/2026

We had a productive meeting with Mr. Muhammad Awais, Director of Muslim Affairs, and Ms. Hanadi Doleh, Deputy Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships at the Office of the Attorney General of New York State.

The discussion focused on exploring strategic opportunities for joint youth engagement and fostering collaboration between New York’s diverse communities and the youth of Pakistan.

The delegation was led by our Founder & CEO, Mr. Fsahat Ul-Hassan, along with our International Engagements Coordinator, Mr. Danish Tariq, and our USA-based member, Mr. Asad Abbas. The delegation also included Deputy Director, PMYP, Mr. Amsal Zaman.

The Asia-Pacific Regional Session at   2026 brought forward critical regional priorities and youth perspectives. 🌏Modera...
23/04/2026

The Asia-Pacific Regional Session at 2026 brought forward critical regional priorities and youth perspectives. 🌏

Moderated by Mr. Fsahat Ul Hassan, Founder-CEO YAN, with YAN serving as Youth Co-Lead, the session reflected meaningful youth engagement in shaping regional dialogue and global outcomes.

As Regional Caucus Coordinator – Asia Pacific at the Major Group for Children and Youth, YAN joined the   ahead of the  ...
21/04/2026

As Regional Caucus Coordinator – Asia Pacific at the Major Group for Children and Youth, YAN joined the ahead of the 2026. 🌏 The discussions focused on strengthening meaningful youth participation, aligning regional priorities, and shaping a collective youth voice for impactful engagement at .

Our Program Coordinator, Mr. Junaid Tahir represented Youth Advocacy Network YAN at the annual convening of the Pakistan...
16/04/2026

Our Program Coordinator, Mr. Junaid Tahir represented Youth Advocacy Network YAN at the annual convening of the Pakistan Alliance for Postabortion Care (PAPAC) — the PAPAC National Assembly (AGM) held in Karachi. During the discussion, Junaid highlighted the need to develop SOPs for reproductive health services in humanitarian crises as part of efforts to ensure uninterrupted access to essential care.

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