The Public Health Program's Sexual Health and Rights Program presents a discussion led by Dorothy Aken Ova, Executive Director of the International Center for Reproductive Health and Sexual Rights (INCRESE), Nigeria. Aken Ova will talk about her work with INCRESE, an NGO that provides sexual health and rights services for vulnerable populations.
Among other activities, INCRESE addresses sexual heath needs among young people, supports the struggle of women and girls against female genital mutilation from a sexual health and rights perspective, supports women in opposing discriminatory sentences for alleged sexual offenses under Sharia law, and works to bring visibility to and resolution of LGBTQ issues. Aken Ova s visit to New York will provide a great opportunity to hear her perspective regarding the challenges and opportunities surrounding this work.