Call for Participants: Virtual Workshops on Advocacy, Human Rights, and Media in Adolescent SRHR
The Solutions for Supporting Healthy Adolescents’ Rights and Protection (SHARP) project is now inviting passionate young advocates to participate in a series of virtual workshops aimed at strengthening adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in the Great Lakes Region.
Led by a consortium of SHARP partners, this regional initiative addresses persistent challenges in access to quality SRHR services, gaps in policy implementation, and the underrepresentation of young people in decision-making processes. Through advocacy, community engagement, and policy action, the SHARP project seeks to empower adolescents and youth with the tools and platforms to demand and secure their SRHR.
As part of its ongoing commitment to youth-led engagement, the SHARP project is organizing three interactive virtual workshops focused on:
- Advocacy
- Human Rights
- Media and Communication for SRHR
These sessions are designed to build knowledge, develop skills, and spark regional collaboration among young leaders dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Who Should Participate?
SHARP is calling on:
- Youth and adolescent SRHR advocates
- Students, young researchers, and health professionals
- Youth leaders and peer educators
- Creatives and communicators interested in SRHR and media
- Community mobilizers and organizers across the Great Lakes Region
The ideal participants are individuals between the ages of 18 and 30, with a demonstrated interest or experience in sexual and reproductive health, human rights, gender equality, or youth engagement. While no prior experience is required, active interest and commitment to participating in all three sessions is highly encouraged.
Workshop Themes
- Advocacy for Youth SRHR
- Understanding advocacy frameworks
- Strategies for influencing policy and systems
- Mobilizing youth constituencies and communities
- Human Rights and Legal Frameworks
- Rights-based approaches to adolescent health
- Exploring national and regional legal protections
- Tools for claiming and defending SRHR
- Media, Communication, and SRHR Storytelling
- Harnessing digital tools and traditional media
- Effective messaging and youth-centered storytelling
- Countering misinformation and stigma around SRHR
Why Join?
Participants will gain:
- Practical tools and skills to advance youth-led SRHR advocacy
- A deeper understanding of the human rights dimensions of adolescent health
- Communication strategies to strengthen SRHR storytelling and campaigns
- Direct engagement with peers, experts, and civil society leaders
- A certificate of participation for those completing all sessions
The workshops will also provide networking opportunities across countries in the Great Lakes Region, creating space for cross-border collaboration and community learning.
How to Participate
All workshops will be conducted virtually and are open to youth from across the Great Lakes Region, including (but not limited to) Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Interested applicants should fill out the online registration form provided in the SHARP call for participants. Selection will be based on diversity, regional representation, and a demonstrated interest in SRHR issues.
Deadline for application submission: Rolling basis until all spots are filled
Workshop dates: To be communicated upon successful registration
Platform: Online (link and schedule to be shared with confirmed participants)
About the SHARP Project
The SHARP project is a regional initiative designed to improve the SRHR of adolescents and young people through an integrated approach that prioritizes rights, protection, and participation. Implemented by a coalition of partners and youth-led organizations, SHARP works to address structural and social barriers to accessing SRHR services and empower young people as key change agents in their communities.
The project contributes to broader national and regional efforts aimed at achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health services, promoting gender equality, and ensuring that youth voices are central in health policy development.
How to Apply
For more information about the workshops or registration process, interested individuals should contact visit SHARP official website.
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the inviting organization. For any inquiries, please contact the inviting organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
