Day 2 of 'Being Seen and Heard'
Learn of research findings related to the barriers and resiliences of accessing sexual health for female-identified MENA youth including those who identified as Queer, Trans or Heterosexual women. Findings will be presented by Peer Research Associate, Rama Eloulabi, followed by a moderated discussion with community partners. For the full video click the blue arrow:
Session 1 - Between Worlds: On the Intersections of Gender and Health in the MENA Community
Session 2 - Interventions Part 01
Gain an overview of key behavioural interventions as suggested by all youth participants and ranked in an intervention focused session. This presentation will be delivered by Peer Research Associates Lina Hammad and Ahmad Ezzedine, moderated by Tina Pahlevan. For the full video click the blue arrow:
Session 3 - Interventions Part 02: Structural and Biomedical
Gain an overview of key structural and biomedical interventions as suggested by all youth participants and ranked in an intervention focused session. This session will be presented by Peer Research Associates Rama Eloulabi and Anmar Al-Azzawi, moderated by Moe Al-Akel. For the full video click the blue arrow:
Session 4 - Where Do We Go From Here: Making of the MENA Sexual Health Network
Dr. Roula Hawa will facilitate a discussion with leaders in the HIV, AIDS, sexual health and settlement fields about the implications and next steps for work with MENA diaspora youth. Dr. Hawa will be introducing the MENA Sexual Health Network and leading a roundtable style discussion with sector leaders. For the full video click the blue arrow:
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