Youths in Oti push for stronger policies on SRHR and gender-based violence

The dialogue, organised by the LoveAid Foundation under the AfriYAN programme, brought together young people, policymakers, and other stakeholders to identify practical solutions to challenges affecting the youth.

The dialogue further recommended regular SRHR and SGBV training for teachers, the deployment of trained counsellors to basic schools, and increased vocational and practical skills training for young people, particularly in communities with high teenage pregnancy rates.

Participants also advocated capacity-building for Social Services Sub-Committees to improve the handling of SGBV cases, stronger referral systems for urgent cases, and the promotion of cultural values through education and entertainment to encourage responsible behaviour among young people.