2nd National Abstinence Leadership Workshop - Nigeria,
10/05
19 21 October, 2005
Idi-Araba, Nigeria
Mainstreaming Abstinence/Fidelity Strategy in HIV Prevention in
Nigeria
Nigeria's HIV/AIDS Policy and the recently reviewed National
Strategic Framework affirm that: "Abstinence and mutual fidelity
will be promoted as the best protection against HIV/AIDS". This
second National Abstinence Leadership Training Workshop is designed to advance
abstinence/fidelity lifestyle onto the national HIV/AIDS prevention agenda in Nigeria. It
will also equip
advocates with skills to widen and deepen the promotion of abstinence/fidelity strategy
across Nigeria. The big event is being hosted by the Nigeria Abstinence Coalition uniting
over 66
CSOs across Nigeria.
Leadership Workshop Objectives:
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To present abstinence/fidelity strategy as a contextually realistic approach to HIV/AIDS
control efforts in Nigeria.
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To proffer innovative tactics of promoting absti-
nence/fidelity message based on Nigeria's socio-cultural values/ethos.
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Empower abstinence/fidelity advocates with relevant skills to
promote abstinence/fidelity lifestyle in communities.
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To launch the "Project 1,000,000 Abstinence Advocates" programme in Nigeria.
Topics:
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Overview of abstinence / fidelity lifestyle across cultures:
Nigeria as a case study.
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Communicating abstinence/fidelity messages for behavioural
change
"No Apology" Abstinence Curriculum as training guide
Workshop Faculty
Prof. M.A. Asuzu, HOD, Community Medicine, University of Ibadan
Engr. Osho, Country Director, Family Heritage, Nigeria
Mrs. A. Ahmed, Nigeria Institute of Medical Research, Yaba
Mrs. A. O. C. Onyenwenyi, MPH, Institute of Child Health & Primary Care, LUTH
Dr. EIB Okechukwu, Action Family Foundation
Dr. (Mrs) Olayinka Abosede, Wellchild Promotion Organization
\Venue: Institute of Child Health & Primary Care, Lagos University
Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba
| Date: |
October 19 21, 2005 |
| Time: |
10.00 AM Prompt |
Registration Procedure:
Prospective attendees are to send E-mail to:
mailto:nabstinencecoalition@yahoo.co.uk Organizations are free
to register as many candidates as they desire. Participation at
the opening ceremonies is free.
For further information, please contact
Workshop Secretariat
Action Family Foundation
Jose-Maria Clinic Bldg.
3/5, Olabisi Street, Shangisha Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: + 234-8034745345, -8033013629, -8033050843, -8033088125
-8060145641
mailto:nabstinencecoalition@yahoo.co.uk
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