Events

Jasper Womens Health Organization hosted a  sexual and reproductive health and rights(SRHR) workshop, featuring  incredible speakers who shared powerful insights in their area of expertise highlighting the need for collaborative efforts in advancing women’s health and rights.

Maurice Otieno highlighted the media’s critical role in reaching underserved communities with credible health information and warned of the dangers of misinformation. He urged us to utilise the right channels and platforms to reach diverse populations, ensuring we spread reliable and contextualised knowledge.

Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, PhD emphasised the need for culturally relevant reproductive healthcare. He reminded us that reproductive health is not one-size-fits-all and that healthcare providers must be culturally competent to meet the unique needs of every patient, ensuring no one is left behind.

Bar. Safiya Hamza-Usman passionately spoke about the importance of empowering women beyond just legal reforms. She called for equal opportunities, economic empowerment, and having women in leadership roles to advocate for policies that reflect their true needs. She reminded us that culture doesn’t define us—we define culture, and we must shape it to uplift women.

Our breakout discussions sparked brilliant ideas on how to end period poverty and tackle gender based violence. From investing in women’s education to developing technology that ensures access to menstrual products, participants discussed sustainable and culturally relevant solutions to tackle this issue.

Heritage Sanmi-Lawal closed with a strong message on the importance of advocacy, stressing that SRHR is a collective fight, not just against men or society, but for the well-being of all. She highlighted the power of storytelling and engaging the community to advocate for policies that reflect the needs of diverse groups.

A massive thank you to our speakers for taking the time out of their day to educate and inspire us!