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"mubarak omer" [ profile ] |
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WEEK THREE ANSWERS
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Aug 14th, 2007 - 03:35:01 |
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Hi all of you
My name is Mubaarak M Omar I work Youth Organization in Somalia called
(Solidarity Youth Voluntary Organization SOYVO) at the position of Executive
Director. Our organization implemented different activities concern youth
issues
Also iam member of SAHAN HIV/AIDS Network its national council, SAHAN is the
only HIV/AIDS Network exist in Somaliland and consist of 110 LNGOs, CBO, also
PLWHA they are member works HIV/AIDS related activities, such as, homed
based care, VCT, Community mobilization, Research, advocacy, and support
for PLWHA.
I really appreciate to take part this consultation.
To take action the questions how where the following issues addressed using
ICTs?* my respond is: _
1. *HIV/AIDS.*
Our local HIV/AIDS prevention Programme and its centers are offering free
HIV/AIDS counseling and treatment support services through the HIV/AIDS.
Using information and communication technology (ICT), this programme aims to
create an interactive support process for those with questions or needs
related to HIV/AIDS. Those who enter a virtual "Consultation Room" may pose
questions related to all aspects of HIV/AIDS; specialists from MOHL and
doctors -based hospital-pharmaceutical corporate called Burao central
Hospital respond within 24 hours.
However using information communication technologies such as film, theatre
(puppets) traditional dances, Sing boards and video as well as radio
programmes can potentially be used to create awareness about HIV/AIDS to
young people and adolescents. And it is most appropriate and effective
1. *Promotion of Contraceptives (utilization/acceptance)*
I think the important point that can be sustain Promotion of Contraceptives
(utilization/acceptance)is to use TV Drama programme, for encouraging to
young people to visit VCT also online debate from the radio and TV is very
essential
1. *Early marriage*
Early marriage is one of the common obstacle faced young girls in Somalia
and it has been practiced more than five decade and it caused more problem
faced young girls especially it affect their knowledge, although it is very
strong in our country but It was done more awareness and community
mobilization through ICT by using, TV, news paper, Signboards, online forums
and articles posting online websites I hope that it will help to end early
marriage in our community
1. *Early and unwanted pregnancy*
Counseling and ongoing discussions through the television, radio and
internet news websites also is achievable to use as tool to transfer
reproductive health education, and shared information's these systems are the
most important that can support young women to protect
1. *Prostitution including girls and women trafficking*
Prostitution including girls and women trafficking are major challenges
exist developing countries "Women and girls have a right to access online
spaces where they can share sensitive information, exchange experiences,
build solidarity, facilitate networking, develop campaigns and lobby more
effectively.
Also girls they have a right to a secure online environment where they are
safe from harassment, enjoy freedom of expression and privacy of
communication, and are protected from electronic surveillance and
monitoring.
ICTs can only be relevant to the targeted communities if the approach used
takes into consideration the needs and problems of the communities. The
documentation of women's realities in situations of armed conflict analyses
the root causes of conflict in Somalia, highlights the effects of the
conflict on women and the coping mechanisms of women in post-conflict
situations.
The use of different tools i.e. audio recording, video recording,
photography and print takes into consideration the needs of the targeted
communities and how they can access information despite differences in
literacy levels. Given that the documentation process is intended for
raising awareness and for lobbying and advocacy, it ensures the women war
survivors can speak out about their experiences and make recommendations.
Face-to-face interaction through meetings, focus group discussions and
validation workshops is also essential to reduce or end Prostitution
including girls and women trafficking
1. *Peer pressure***
we have programme funded by Oxfam Novib and it related peer education and
life skills, this programs by using through such as to develop Sing
boards, TV Programme also video Document show.
1. *Drug and Substance Abuse*
Sexual and reproductive health, Drug and Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS were all
interconnected and directly impacted on the quality of life of youth and
adolescents
I believe the role of media in lobbying political will on the issues of
youth, with Drug and Substance Abuse it helps and develop a communication
strategy on the above issues
1. *Mental Health*
in my experience Video-conferencing is very important for using as
transferred and recording tool in mental health services as a tool to
provide access to clinical training and professional development, clinical
supervision and access to peer review or second opinions for clinicians from
rural or remote areas, and a means of supervising mental health services
consumers when they return to a rural or remote area
1. *Sexual Violence*
The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an instrument
for development is another important tool concern for Somali community to
mobilize and protect sexual violence
1. *Harmful Traditional Practices, including Female Genital Cutting.*
FGC is very high in Somalia I can say 99% of the Young girls are met FGC.
however Information and communication technologies provide unique
opportunities for Girls' empowerment by improving access to information on
health, nutrition, Education and other human development opportunities. ICT
Devices always Promote and support the force against Harmful traditional
practices including FGC and Fistulas especially programme going the radio
and televisions also programmes that gives young girls Opportunities for
social interaction, including peer and bottom-up communication. Strategies
and action plans addressed Girls education through ICT. Particularly girls
living in poverty, girls living in rural and remote areas and in
disadvantaged situations
1. *Other health/ASRH issues, including Poverty Reduction (please
specify).*
When we are talking how ICT support issues related health/ASRH including
Poverty Reduction, I think it can improve health/ASRH and increase the
effort concern poverty reduction for the following examples
ICT can promote opportunities for livelihood and can increase in agriculture
productivity a broadening of the food crop basket, improved market access
for cash crops, and the creation of employment opportunities and higher
chances of finding jobs have been observed
ICT can be powerful tools for strengthening Good governance, they are
important in terms of increasing knowledge of human and constitutional
rights, in the making the powerful more accountable and giving the poor
voice, the decentralization process can be enhanced by ICT, they have also
enhanced government efficiency in service provision that is directly
relevant for the poor.
ICT can be relevant for health interventions and in the fight against
HIV/AIDS radio broadcasts deliver timely information on immunization times:
a combination of ICTs influences young people in their reproductive health
bahaviour, and information exchange
1. *Which of the above areas was most difficult to address?*
The most difficult area to address was Early and unwanted pregnancy.
1. *What were the challenges you faced yourself or heard about from?*
The most challenge I have met is limit media because of our country northern
Somalia called Somaliland media are monopoly especially Radio only
government has one radio and they manage therefore most of their time they
cover political and issues supporting their mandate they are not allow the
citizens to open independent radio, only they give permission those want to
create a TV, how ever the challenge is people in Rural or remote area not
have access to pursue TV program,
Best Regards
Mubarak M Omar
SOYVO Executive Director
Physical Address
Street: Berbera Road Diaspora Village
Burao Togdheer Region
Phone: +252-2-711232
Mobile: +252-2-4438234
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