Jonathan Gbede

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Jonathan Gbede, 23, lives in Equateur province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He graduated from the University of Mbandaka with a law degree in 2022 and has been engaged in social justice movements for the past six years. Jonathan supports the Oxfam “Power to Choose” project by writing blog articles to help inform his community with evidence-based information on sexual and reproductive health and rights. He is also a member of a youth movement that promotes gender equality. In this NGO, he leads awareness-raising campaigns to help women know their rights and fight against all forms of gender-based discrimination.

Event Schedule

DAY 1

18 July 2023

Start Time	End Time	Session	Description	Action
08:30 pm EEST	10:00 pm EEST	Break bread with youth leaders: tackling contested SRHR issues Side Event Lemigo Hotel - Ruhondo Room	The event is an opportunity for professionals in development sector and youth leaders to network. The moderator will introduce the session and the youth leaders. Six to Read More The event is an opportunity for professionals in development sector and youth leaders to network. The moderator will introduce the session and the youth leaders. Six to ten youth leaders will be seated in a world café style, with one youth leader per table. The youth leaders will share their lived experiences and challenges faced while advocating for one or more of the contested issues of SRHR, namely: access to safe and legal abortion, comprehensive contraceptive care and comprehensive sexuality education. The event will include snacks. Audience will help themselves to food and rotate between the tables. Organizer: Oxfam Read Less Speakers Deborah Nyirenda Not applicable Not applicable Magdalene Dorto Not applicable Not applicable Jonathan Gbede Not applicable Weema Askri Not applicable Not applicable Duha Shella Intern Doctor Not applicable Danica Shahana G. Magtubo Youth SRHR Officer Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights Sara Kaanaan Volunteer Oxfam