Vision
A world where every individual is empowered to exercise their reproductive health rights equally, free from stigma and discrimination.
SCORA
Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS
History of the Committee
The Standing Committee on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS was formed in 1992, driven by a strong will to take an active part in interventions concerning HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to support people living with HIV/AIDS through working to decrease stigma and discrimination. It constitutes one out of the six Standing Committees of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Association which serve as the Body of all Medical Students worldwide. SCORA with a large number of members-SCORAngels as they are called, have grown wide in its work, centered around five focus areas strongly related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS
Jordan-focused education and advocacy in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, maternal health and gender-based violence.
Mission
To provide our members with the tools necessary to advocate for reproductive health and rights within their respective communities in a culturally respected fashion. This has been accomplished through building the skills and the knowledge about, providing trainings on Comprehensive reproductive health issues, exchanging ideas and projects, as well as drafting policies and working with our external partners in order to create change in local, regional and international level.
Objectives
- To raise awareness on topics related to HIV and AIDS and reproductive health.
- To decrease the stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS.
- To raise awareness and increase knowledge about facts, scientific research, global agreements and documents concerning reproductive health.
- Advocating for policies concerning reproductive health and represent medical student worldwide.
- Collaborate and facilitate joint actions concerning medical education, public health, and human rights.
- Provide tools for capacity building for future healthcare professionals in terms of reproductive health and rights.
Main Topics
Maternal health
Our aim is to raise awareness among our members about maternal and newborn health issues including topics like obstetric violence, family planning, access to antenatal care.
Gender based violence
SCORAngels are committed to fight against violence (physical, mental or social) including sexual harassment and domestic violence. We are cooperating with the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace (SCORP) on actions to end human trafficking conducting sessions during our local and national meetings.
HIV and other STIs
IFMSA is the part of The PACT which is a coalition of youth organizations to end the AIDS epidemic in the Post-2015 Agenda. We are collaborating with Y+, The Global Network of Young People Living with HIV and AIDS to conduct campaigns for the most important SCORA International Days.
IFMSA-Jo Activities
SCORA Projects & Activities
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HERizon Project
HERizon is a project focused on empowering women through education, awareness and support, with a strong focus on women's health and wellbeing. It creates a safe space where women can learn about their bodies, access reliable health information and feel confident speaking about their health, while encouraging them to grow, support one another and reach their full potential.
02
Man Health Project
Many men in Jordan avoid talking about their health, especially sexually transmitted infections and reproductive health, because of stigma and lack of awareness. This can lead to delayed diagnosis, untreated infections and the spread of disease.
This project creates a safe and comfortable space where men can learn about STIs and men's health, ask questions without feeling judged and understand the importance of prevention and early screening. Through simple steps, it aims to increase awareness, reduce stigma and encourage healthier choices.