The Abiola-Ariyo Youths and Women Foundation (BAYWOF) has successfully concluded a specialized training program for 60 Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) across selected Local Government Areas in Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.
Supported by a coalition including the Global Network of Young People Living with HIV, HERVoice, Yplusglobal, ANAYD, and GEF, the initiative focuses on transforming leadership capacity and ensuring young women participate meaningfully in decision-making processes that impact their health and wellbeing.
The program aims to dismantle harmful gender norms and bridge intergenerational gaps by positioning AGYW at the forefront of program design and community engagement.
During the session, Executive Director Ms. Abiola Ajani-Ariyo urged participants to utilize these new skills to address contemporary challenges regarding their rights and social health.
The curriculum scrutinized critical areas such as communication, gender inclusion, and the intersectional impact of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. It also addressed the rising vulnerability of AGYW to Gender-Based Violence and broader Sexual Reproductive Health issues.
Lead trainer Mr. Evans Enwefah and co-facilitator Chief Oluseyi Kadiri emphasized the mechanical necessity of building a robust advocacy movement to challenge systemic barriers to social services.
Following the sharing of personal experiences with marginalization, the attendees issued a strong call to action, pledging to lead positive change and amplify their voices within their communities.
The program aims to dismantle harmful gender norms and bridge intergenerational gaps by positioning AGYW at the forefront of program design and community engagement.
During the session, Executive Director Ms. Abiola Ajani-Ariyo urged participants to utilize these new skills to address contemporary challenges regarding their rights and social health.
The curriculum scrutinized critical areas such as communication, gender inclusion, and the intersectional impact of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. It also addressed the rising vulnerability of AGYW to Gender-Based Violence and broader Sexual Reproductive Health issues.
Lead trainer Mr. Evans Enwefah and co-facilitator Chief Oluseyi Kadiri emphasized the mechanical necessity of building a robust advocacy movement to challenge systemic barriers to social services.
Following the sharing of personal experiences with marginalization, the attendees issued a strong call to action, pledging to lead positive change and amplify their voices within their communities.
Nkem Nweke/Editor
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