Training on Young People’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights and National Development Plan of the Philippines

5 – 8 November 2010

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS: September 16 2010

The Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Family Planning Organization of the Philippines is calling for applications to participate in a workshop on the Young People’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Poverty Reduction Strategies in the Philippines. This 4-day training will bring together approximately 12 Filipino youth activists who will use a youth, sexual and reproductive lens to analyze the National Development Plan (NDP) of the Philippines. Participants will gain knowledge on the NDP process and how to more effectively advocate for the integration of young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights into the national development framework.

ABOUT:

The Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (YC) is an international organization of young people (ages 15-29 years) committed to promoting adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive rights at the national, regional and international levels. We are students, researchers, lawyers, health care professionals, educators, development workers, and most importantly, we are all dedicated activists.

Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP) is a nationwide organization of professional and community-based volunteers. They provide reproductive health services and inform and educate communities about SRHR, especially the poor, marginalized, socially excluded and underserved. They are currently found in 25 provinces across the country.

The application form for the training is attached. The YC is keen to receive applications from young people who:

·         Fall between the ages of 15 – 25

·         Have basic knowledge in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights or another related field (i.e. gender equity, HIV/AIDS, youth participation, trafficking of young women, sexual orientation and gender identity, etc.).

·         Are affiliated with an organization/have some experience in working in the area of sexual and reproductive right or another related field (i.e. youth sexual health clinic, studies in related field, political work on youth issues etc.).

·         Commitment to research the Filipino PRSP process and follow-up on ideas/actions set forth from the training

·         Have a working knowledge of English AND can communicate proficiently in English with other training participants.

·         Youth from all areas of the Philippines

For more information and the application form, click Participant Application Manila NDP Training (2)