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"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).
No SDGs without Equality, Rights and Choices!
The United Nations’ High Level Political Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals met at ministerial level, ahead of the September SDG Summit under... Read more
Let’s Talk! commits to ending early and unintended pregnancy in East and Southern Africa
Caroline had just completed her high school education when she found out that she was six months pregnant. But her boyfriend abandoned her and she... Read more
Lesotho Youth Commitment to Accelerating the Promise of ICPD: The road to Nairobi
Young people of Lesotho signed a far-reaching commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights, that includes holding themselves accountable... Read more
Africa's leadership comes together to zero out unacceptable practices
Africa has recommitted to fulfilling the Promise of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) through accelerating... Read more
We must all work harder to secure sexual and reproductive rights for all
Around 1,000 people mostly between the ages of 18 to 35 visited a “health village” set up by UNFPA in Nyerere Square, where they could access... Read more