
Workshop on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
The overall objective of the workshop was to strengthen the capacity of CHWs, clinical and traditional practitioners as well as private health facilities on SRHR and GBV. This objective was subdivided into smaller objectives which include;
- To improve skills and knowledge and clarify issues related to SRHR and Gender-Based Violence.
- Explain key SRHR and Gender concepts.
- Link SRHR, Gender Based Violence/ Violence against Women to Human Rights.
- Practice communication for advocacy for SRHR and against Gender-Based Violence and develop an Action Plan for Networking.
Every year, an estimated 21 million girls ages 15-19 years and 2 million girls under 15 years become pregnant in low income countries. Complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of these girls deaths globally. Unmet needs for family planning are highest amongst these girls and youths aged 15-24 account for under half of all unsafe abortions world-wide. 1 in 10, or approximately 120 million girls worldwide, have experienced forced intercourse or other forced sexual acts and many of these girls will only be seen by health providers when they present with a pregnancy, HIV or other complications from an undiagnosed. The workshop was, therefore, carried out with the above objectives as an attempt to remedy these problems.