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Reproductive health rights essential to peace, progress, gender equality – South Sudan’s First Vice President
Peace, progress and gender equality will not be possible without women enjoying their rights to sexual and reproductive health, said First Vice... Read more
What needs to be done to achieve the Promise of Cairo on sexual and reproductive health and rights for adolescents and young people?
We must invent and promote responsive and sensitive systems that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among young people, said Dr... Read more
Maternal mental health matters! Let’s act now
“One in five women experiences a mental health problem during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, but these disorders are treatable," said... Read more
Even one preventable maternal death is simply not acceptable
Midwives, health-care providers and professional associations are the closest to delivering on the promise of the International Conference on... Read more
Family members arrested for planning child marriage for 15-year-old girl in Ethiopia
Earlier this year, Haderu Gebray, 15, and her parents were arrested for planning her wedding. Child marriage is illegal in Ethiopia yet her father,... Read more
"Trust and empower us” – young Ugandans on their sexual and reproductive health and rights
Young people in Uganda are experiencing a pushback and backlash regarding their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), particularly in... Read more
“We need concrete actions. We’re protesting for our future” – youth climate change activists
Twelve-year-old Yola Mgogwana’s face beams with excitement when she is asked to share what she is doing to mitigate global climate change.
Climate change disproportionately affects women and young girls – and here’s why
“Women bear the brunt of extreme weather events because they lack economic, political and legal power.” Action needs to be escalated regarding... Read more
Malawi youths call for better reproductive health services
“Many young people are making wrong choices because information about sexual and reproductive health is not easily available,” said youth activist... Read more
Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, Gender and Climate Change Linkages to Build Climate-Resilient Communities
Twenty-five years ago, world leaders acknowledged the threats of climate change at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).