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From: Carolin Ekman via groups.ibpnetwork.org <ekmanc=
who.int@groups.ibpnetwork.org>
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023, 11:10
Subject: [IBPnetwork] STORYTELLING: Turning challenges into strengths to
advance SRH
To: global@groups.ibpnetwork.org <global@groups.ibpnetwork.org>
*Turning storytelling challenges into strengths to advance SRH*
*Read the latest Op-Ed by the IBP Network! *
Storytelling is gaining ground in the field of SRH. In the past few years, the IBP Network has engaged in various storytelling projects to increase awareness of SRH topics – and has encouraged and trained partners to explore this powerful approach in their own work. But storytelling doesn’t come without its risks and hurdles. Today, the IBP Network publishes a new Op-Ed in Devex,
<https://www.devex.com/news/sponsored/opinion-turning-storytelling-challe...
in which we shed light on some common challenges in global health storytelling – but also describe how you can turn these challenges into your advantage, to develop authentic and impactful narratives that can move the needle in the space of SRH.
*To produce authentic, respectful and powerful storytelling, it is important to be mindful of the following: *
- Ensuring that local voices and experiences dictate the story
- Recognizing the cost of storytelling — financially and emotionally
- Encouraging openness and authenticity — while always protecting the
integrity, privacy and safety of people
- Acknowledging and addressing taboos and biases
*Liked what you read? *Please share with your networks!
*Want to learn more* about how you can apply storytelling in your work? Check out our storytelling resources!
<https://ibpnetwork.org/page/storytelling-resources>
*Ever experienced storytelling challenges? *Please share any comments, questions or tips and tricks with us – we would love to start a conversation on this topic!
*Carolin Ekman *
Consultant - Information management, research dissemination and stakeholder engagement
WHO Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH)
(includes the UNDP-UNFPA-UNICEF-WHO-World Bank Special Programme of
Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction - HRP)
https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/en | www.ibpnetwork.org
Twitter: @HRPresearch | @ibp_network