Journalists Empowered on Health Rights Advocacy



By Segilola Babalola
A Non- governmental Organisation; Olabode Youth and Women Initiatives (OYAWIN), under it's Amplify Change PAMOJA Project, has organized a two-day Health Rights capacity-building workshop for media practitioners in Osun State. 

The training with the theme: *Transformative, Sexual and human rights-based advocacy for media executives,* focused on skilfully empowering men and women of the pen profession, on promoting advocacy efforts through the media space, towards achieving collaborative and comprehensive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services in Osun State.

The training, held on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th April, 2015 in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, brought together erudite professionals from both prints and broadcast media, to equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively promote SRHR through various media reportage and engagements.
Speaking at the event, Comrade Moroof Olawale Olabode, Executive Director of OYAWIN, in his welcome address, highlighted the organization’s ongoing commitment to addressing reproductive health challenges faced by young girls and women.

“Over the past few years, OYAWIN has been committed to making reproductive health issues among young girls a priority. This training session is aimed at strengthening the capacity of media executives to promote SRHR, serving as a foundation for a six-month media campaign to be launched across Osun State,” he stated.

Comrade Moroof further noted that access to sexual reproductive health services in Nigeria remains below globally acceptable standards. He emphasized that government efforts remain inadequate, particularly in ensuring that young girls and women have access to affordable, acceptable, and confidential contraceptive options provided with informed consent.
“To achieve Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5, it is essential to ensure that every individual has access to accurate information and comprehensive services on sexual and reproductive health. Bridging the gaps between SRHR policies and real-world practice is crucial,” he added.
The workshop featured  presentations facilitated by Mr. Olufemi Olusola, a public health consultant, who provided in-depth insights into the principles of SRHR, advocacy strategies, and the critical role of media. Participants also engaged in group presentations, sharing innovative approaches for advancing SRHR awareness and advocacy through media engagement.

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