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Building Skills for Sexual and Reproductive Health: HACEY’s 2-Day Workshop
Building Skills for Sexual and Reproductive Health: HACEY’s 2-Day Workshop On August 19-20, 2024, HACEY organized a transformative 2-day building workshop for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) under the SRHR Impact Plus Project. The workshop aimed to enhance skills, assess capacity, increase knowledge, foster partnerships, and improve networking among participants. The key concept, “No SRHR Without Edu-tain,” highlighted the importance of combining education with entertainment to effectively communicate Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information. Overview of Adolescent Reproductive Health in Nigeria Martin-Mary Falana led the workshop, engaging the audience on their understanding of SRHR. He shared personal stories that underscored the risks of misinformation and peer pressure, which often lead to unsafe sexual practices. Also, he emphasized the need for early intervention, targeting adolescents aged 10-19, and discussed the challenges they face, including unplanned pregnancies, STIs, and sexual violence. He gave key insights on the following: – Adolescence is a critical transition period. – Erosion of values in modern society affects parental concern about unacceptable behaviors. – Comprehensive sexuality education is essential but often resisted in schools due to cultural beliefs. Participants engaged in group discussions on various SRHR topics such as Factors Responsible for