University of Medical Sciences, Ondo with University of Benin Announces Short Courses on Understanding Gender, Rights, Cultural and Ethical Issues


Posted on: Tue 27-02-2018

University of Medical Sciences Ondo in Collaboration with the Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovation (CERH), University of Benin Announces A SHORT COURSE on UNDERSTANDING GENDER, RIGHTS, CULTURAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES- IMPLICATIONS FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
 
The University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria Invites applications from suitable candidates for a short course on Gender, Rights, Culture and Ethics and their implications for reproductive health and development in the Africa. The workshop is being held In partnership with the Centre of Excellence In Reproductive Health Innovation (CERHI) of the University of Benin, Nigeria, and with support from the World Bank.
 
Course Objective: 
To build capacity for gender, ethical and human rights agenda for social development in Africa. 
 
Course Participants:
The short-course is a 5-day programme targeted at health providers, academics, in rights and human rights, lawyers, human rights activists, policymabers and government officials, staff of law enforcement agencies, students and NGOs working in the field of health, human rights and development in the African region.
 
Venue:
University of Medical Sciences, Odosida Campus, Ondo City, Nigeria 
 
Date:
March 12th-16th, 2018, beginning at 9am each day 
 
Facilitators: 
Professor Friday Okonofua, FAS
Vice Chancellor, University of Medical Science, Ondo
 
Professor Chidi Odinkalu 
Former Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission
 
Barrister Solomon Arase
Former Inspector General of the Nigerian Police
 
Professor Boniface Oye-Adeniran
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Lagos.
 
Professor Paul Nwulu 
Program Officer, Media, Ford Foundation
 
Professor K. Eghafona 
Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Benin.
 
Professor Evelyn Edosomwan 
Centre for Gender Studies, University of Benin.
 
Professor Agatha Eguavoen 
Department of Sociology, Ambrose Alll University, Ekpoma.
 
Barrister Festus Keyamo, SAN
Human Rights Advocate and defender
 
Barrister Sylvla Noagbesenu
Executive Director, Initiative for Gender Equality and Development in Africa (IGED-Africa).
 
Dame Julie Okah-Donll
Executive Secretary, NAPTIP
 
Hon Omowumi Olatunji-Edet
Commissioner for Women Affairs & soclal Development, Ondo State 
 
Mrs. Patience Ozokwo 
Multiple Award winning Nollywood Actress
 
Dr. Olutoyin Mejiuni
Director, Centre for Gender Studies, OAU, Ile.lfe 
 
Dr. Lorretta Ntoimo 
Senior Lecturer, Demography and Statistics. Federal University Oye, Ekiti 
 
Princess Olufemi-Kayode 
Executive Director, Media Concern Initiative for Women and Children 
 
Barrister Adepeju Jalyeoba 
Founder, Brown Button Foundation and Mandela Washington Fellow 
 
Ms. Tosin Akibu 
Project Director FMI 360, Four Pillars PLUS Project, Abuja 
 
Mrs. Oludamilola Adejumo 
Lecturer,  Faculty of Law, OAU,Ile-Sfe 
 
Course Fee:
N20, 000/$50 USD (for payments made before March 5th, 2018) 
N25, 000/$60 USD (for payments made after March 5th, 2018. and on-site Registration)
 
Payments Should be Made Into:
University of Medical Sciences (Project. Account) 
Account Numbers First Borth
Account No. 2030422957 
 
For accommodation reservations and other enquiries please reach out to the Course Coordinators:
Dr. Adebimpe Olalekan- [email protected]; +234 803 371 2662 
Dr. Abiola Temitayo-Oboh- [email protected] +234 803 354 0268 
Mrs. Oludamilola Adejumo- [email protected]; +234 703 195 4332 
 
Sign:
Mr. Adeyinha Adekalu 
Acting Registrar