Lobby and Advocacy Workshop; Make Way Ethiopia

May 18, 2024 | Policy and Advocacy

Last week, a three-day workshop on intersectional Lobbing and Advocacy was organized by Voluntary Service Overseas VSO, in collaboration with Ipas Ethiopia and FAWE Ethiopia. The workshop that was held as part of the Make Way project went on from May 15th to 17th, 2024, in Addis Ababa, bringing together a total of 21 participants , including representatives from collaborating partners, the CCG, and youth panelists.

The workshop focused on how to advocate for an intersectional approach to implementing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) legislation and the development of key messages that can influence policy makers to amend, change or enforce the implementation of existing polices to ensure Accessible, Acceptable, Affordable, and High-Quality (AAAQ) Sexual and Reproductive Health service.

It also aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively craft key messages to advocate for positive change on these critical issues. By promoting an intersectional approach, the training emphasized the importance of considering the various factors that can contribute to Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) , teenage pregnancy and limited access to Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services.

This workshop served as a valuable platform for collaboration and capacity building, empowering participants to play a more active role in advocating for change.

The Make Way Ethiopia project is focused on marginalized youth, who face multiple vulnerabilities that increase their risk experiencing SGBV .

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