The SOS Jeunesse et Défis association is organizing, from September 23 to 25 in Tintilou, the summer university on reproductive sexual rights and health and climate change for the benefit of young people.
‘Issues of rights and sexual reproductive health are among the major concerns of young people. It is always good to have a framework to talk about them, share experiences and propose solutions,’ said Harouna Ouédraogo, executive director of SOS Jeunesse et Défis.
For him, sexual reproductive health and climate change are important subjects that deserve to be discussed by young people in order to find solutions.
Mr. Ouédraogo spoke on Monday morning in Tintilou, in the rural commune of Komki-Ipala, on the occasion of the summer university organized by the association SOS Jeunesse et Défis as part of the Share-Net project.
For three days, around twenty young people from different locations in the country will be able to discuss their experiences in sexual reproductive health and climate change, while prop
osing solutions to address them.
“This summer university, aimed at young people aged 18 to 24, aims to strengthen the commitment and leadership of young people and to increase the interventions of leaders on sexual and reproductive health and climate change,” said the director of the association.
For the ceremony’s patron, Dr Ginette Hounkanrin, climate change is an element that exacerbates issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
‘Issues of sexual and reproductive health rights are often linked to gender inequalities but also to climate change issues,’ said Dr Hounkanrin.
The godmother hoped that these issues could occupy an important place in the priorities of governments.
Marteen Van Den Bosch from the Dutch embassy in Burkina Faso believes it is important to strengthen the socio-economic prospects of the population.
“Becoming a parent involves enormous responsibilities. If a person is not prepared, it could have an impact on their life,” the diplomat explained.
Leila Salou, participant, th
anked SOS Jeunesse et Défis for the initiative.
“It is a framework to enable us to strengthen our capacities and play our part as a relay for this nation,” noted Ms. Salou.
Following the discussions, a reforestation session will be held in the village of Tintilou.
Since April 2021, SOS Jeunesse et Défis has been organizing training and information sessions for young people in Burkina Faso.
Source: Burkina Information Agency