European Union Youth Sounding Board - Nigeria ’s Post

Today, we're celebrating George Adjete, an Adolescents and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs manager and Researcher. He uses his voice and skills to impact and empower adolescents, and prevent Sexual Based Violence. Check our comment section for more information. #EUYSBNigeira #16DaysOfActivism #Timeisnow #EndGBV

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George Adjete is an Adolescents and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs manager and Researcher with over six years of experience in grassroots development, public policy, and sustainable public health advocacy. He recently reviewed the Lagos State Youth Policy, addressing the needs and rights of young people in the state. As the youth Coordinator for the UNFPA Youth Participatory Platform, George leads a team of young advocates, promoting safe pregnancies and empowering youth to reach their full potential. A young thought leader, George has initiated projects that positively impacted over 8,000 adolescent women and girls and 1000 adolescent boys and young men, with indirect benefits to over 100,000 young people. His advocacy work includes collaborating with organizations like the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and UNFPA to push for policies that empower women and girls, reduce gender-based violence, and ensure access to reproductive health services in underserved communities. Currently, he is implementing a Comprehensive and Sexuality Edication for Out of School Boys Project in Lagos. In his leisure time, he enjoys watching historical movies and strategizing.

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