IPPF has launched its Learning Management System which hosts courses that are accessible to all secretariat staff as well as MA staff and volunteers.
To register you just need to follow the instructions at:
academy.ippf.org
or write to academy@ippf.org.
For more information watch this video:
COURSES IN THE IPPF LEARNING ACADEMY:
Advocating for Pleasure Inclusive Approaches to SRHR – Training Course
Pleasure is arguably the primary motivator factor for individuals to engage in sexual activity. However over the years, the framing of sexual health has been one of morbidities, fear and taboos. For most people, the sex education they received (if any), left them feeling shame, guilt, or disgust. The trend is shifting and the global body of work and evidence on sex-positive approaches to sexual and reproductive health is growing and we have been one of the major contributors. Evidence shows that pleasure-based sexual health results in more people have having good sex that is pleasurable and safe. Pleasure-based empowering approaches lead to improved condom use, less STIs and mistimed pregnancy, and increase sexual self-esteem and abilities to make the right choices for people . A pleasure-based approach envisions good sex built on sexual rights and celebrates the joy and well-being we feel when we can freely and safely explore the contours of our desire and sexuality. People with a positive view of their sexuality are more likely to protect themselves than those less comfortable with their sexuality. Dominant and privileged narratives and rules, which were determined by histories that have used gender, race, wealth, body type or class to privilege some people’s pleasure and love over others, are too often used to frame sexuality and sexual identities. Recognition of the freedom to access pleasure as a human right is central to ensuring more healthy attitudes towards sex and promote sexual self-esteem and self-worth. To support individuals to fully enjoy their sexuality, sex and romantic lives and relationships and have a positive approach to their sexual health, it is important to ground work that supports these in specific values and is based on scientific, robust evidence, and best practice.
Last year IPPF endorsed the Pleasure Principles and committed to support staff with tools to advocate for pleasure inclusive sexual health. We now have in our IPPF Learning Academy an online learning interactive course that was developed by IPPF and Pleasure Project.
IPPF Advocacy for SRHR Course
There are 7 modules in total, and each one should take about 20-30 minutes. You can access in your laptop, tablet, mobile. You will get a badge on completion of each module.
Each module contains an introduction, key concepts, practical examples relating to advocacy for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and a short self-assessment to check understanding. There is also an optional ‘deeper dive’ with additional resources to explore if you want to learn more about a particular topic.
After successfully completing all modules, you will be able to download a Certificate of Completion as a record of your participation.
SECTION A UNDERSTANDING KEY CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND COMMITMENTS
Module 1: An introduction to advocacy for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Provides an overview of key concepts (SRHR, advocacy)
Module 2: IPPF’s Advocacy Common Agenda
Introduces the IPPF Advocacy Common Agenda’s principles, themes and pathways for achieving progress
Module 3: International Commitments in SRHR
Provides an overview of important international commitments and processes that relate to SRHR
SECTION B USING THE ‘SMART’ APPROACH TO SRHR ADVOCACY
Module 4: Overview of the SMART Advocacy Approach
Describes the SMART Advocacy cycle and why we should use SMART Advocacy
Module 5: SMART Advocacy, Phase 1 – Building consensus
Covers steps 1-3 in the SMART Advocacy cycle: Understand the landscape; Decide who to involve; Set a SMART objective
Module 6: SMART Advocacy, Phase 2 – Focusing efforts
Cover steps 4-6 in the SMART Advocacy cycle: Know the decision-maker; Determine the ask; Create a workplan
Module 7: SMART Advocacy, Phase 3 – Achieving change
Covers steps 7-9 in the SMART Advocacy cycle: Present the case; Monitor the plan; Capture results