Health Ministry, Police host 3-day empowerment training in Region 2
A three-day Empowerment Training Programme targeting youths from Region Two’s Police Youth Groups was recently held to raise awareness on sexual and reproductive health, as well as other key social issues. The initiative, hosted by the Health Ministry, aimed to provide participants with the knowledge and tools to make informed, responsible decisions.
Some of the youths who participated in the three-day Empowerment Training Programme
Held from July 15 to July 17, the sessions took place in the conference room of the Regional Police Division Two Headquarters, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
The police stated that the initiative, which formed part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to improve adolescent health awareness, targeted young people with the goal of empowering them to make informed decisions. A total of 40 youths participated in the programme, which covered a wide range of topics, including sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Diseases (STDs); consent in sexual activity; safe sex practices and condom use; sexual assault and abuse; sexual exploitation; alcohol and drug use; adolescent pregnancy; hormonal and surgical contraceptive methods; sexual and reproductive health and rights; internal and external reproductive organs and socio-economic impacts of early pregnancy and unsafe sex. Participants were engaged through PowerPoint presentations and educational videos designed to reinforce the importance of personal responsibility, healthy choices, and peer support in tackling issues affecting youth.
Health officials leading the sessions emphasised the significance of understanding consent, recognising abuse and avoiding risky behaviours. They also promoted positive lifestyle choices and the importance of accessing reliable information and health services. This initiative marks another step in the Ministry’s broader strategy to strengthen youth health education at the community level, particularly through partnerships with local institutions like the Guyana Police Force.
Meanwhile, the Ministry has indicated that similar training programmes will continue in other regions as part of its national youth outreach efforts.
Held from July 15 to July 17, the sessions took place in the conference room of the Regional Police Division Two Headquarters, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
A total of 40 youths participated in the programme, which covered a wide range of topics, including sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Diseases (STDs); consent in sexual activity; safe sex practices and condom use; sexual assault and abuse; sexual exploitation; alcohol and drug use; adolescent pregnancy; hormonal and surgical contraceptive methods; sexual and reproductive health and rights; internal and external reproductive organs and socio-economic impacts of early pregnancy and unsafe sex.
Participants were engaged through PowerPoint presentations and educational videos designed to reinforce the importance of personal responsibility, healthy choices, and peer support in tackling issues affecting youth.
This initiative marks another step in the Ministry’s broader strategy to strengthen youth health education at the community level, particularly through partnerships with local institutions like the Guyana Police Force.
