Africa: Advancing Leadership for Women’s Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the WHO African Region

Africa: Advancing Leadership for Women’s Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the WHO African Region

Lusaka, Zambia — Ministers of Health and Heads of Delegation from Member States attended a high-level meeting, titled “Advancing Leadership for Women’s Health and SRHR in the WHO African Region“, as part of the 75th Session of the Regional Committee of the WHO African Region. Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, Director of Programme Management, representing the WHO…

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Africa: Advancing Leadership for Women’s Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the WHO African Region

Africa: Security Council Hears About Rising Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Amid Falling Resources

Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, briefed the Security Council’s open debate on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) on Tuesday, presenting the Secretary-General’s annual report and stressing the need to support survivors in conflict zones where services are increasingly inaccessible. The crisis of CRSV is deepening, reflecting the widening scope of warfare globally….

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Africa: Advancing Leadership for Women’s Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the WHO African Region

Africa: Sexual Health Is an Extra Struggle for Women With Disabilities – Findings From 10 African Countries

Even after more than three decades of global efforts to promote inclusive sexual and reproductive health policies, many women with disabilities in Africa still face serious challenges. Their rights are often overlooked, and they have limited access to contraception and other essential services. Lack of access to sexual health knowledge or contraception doesn’t happen in…

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Africa: #ActForSRHR – A Call to Act Amidst Growing Threats to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Africa

Africa: #ActForSRHR – A Call to Act Amidst Growing Threats to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Africa

In the context of continuing global crises and diminishing donor funding, grassroots organisations and advocacy networks are facing difficult circumstances in maintaining services and advocating for progressive policy changes. And sexual and reproductive health accesses are being eroded. In response to these cumulative and complex challenges, MenEngage Africa and Sonke Gender Justice are catalysing a…

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