| dc.description.abstract | Since 2018, the SAFE ENGAGE project has worked to build capacity for policy dialogue
to advance access to safe abortion in Africa. The project is based on Three strong
principles:
- Make the data talk: have a database that is digestible and easy to understand
and use, and deal with abortion myths and stigma with evidence
- Strengthen strategic communication to have effective advocacy at the right
time and to the right target audience people
- Targeted support by responding to immediate needs with the rapid response
mechanism
SAFE ENGAGE is a coalition working with a multisectoral task force. The SAFE ENGAGE
presentations use the tools and approaches to be able to describe the consequences of
the numbers and data observed in the country and expand recommendations to position
advocates for positive change. Mrs. Fall explained that to offer innovative actions to policy
makers, SAFE ENGAGE has produced modules, guides, and information sheets. These
specific communication support is adapted to the strategy or to the needs of the moment.
The SAFE ENGAGE Communication Strategy is made up of seven sections with specific
information on abortion, the method of communication and practical exercises.
Mrs. Fall briefly explained the case study on the domestication of the Maputo Protocol
in the DRC. She pointed out out that the DRC is the first country in French-speaking Africa
to have extended access to abortion on a large scale to its population. It can serve as a
guide (replication) for other Francophone African countries that have similar contexts
because it is a very recent policy change, a model to illustrate good practices, and
particularly in view of the limited documentation available in the field of abortion, sexual
and reproductive health in the French language. | en_US |
