Engaging Religious Leaders on Matters relating to Sexual and Reproductive Health

Religion has been called out as a significant barrier to the realization of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of youth with compounded vulnerabilities. SRHR are human rights that allow people to make informed decisions about relationships, their bodies, family planning, sexuality, and well-being.

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The power of resilience, breaking barriers of adversity and societal prejudice for SRHR advocacy

“In 2023, May after finishing my fourth year of study at the university, I came back to SODP to enquire of any available opportunities and a friend told me of a new program being implemented called the Make Way,” he hinted. He eagerly read the Make Way Programme manual and considered it his constitution. “I was selected to be a youth champion in the Make Way Programme, and on June 15th, together with other young persons we submitted a memo on Kisumu County Fiscal strategy paper FY 2022/2023.

Voices from the Pre-Youth SDG Summit on Intersectional Engagement

Youth participants of the Make Way programme in Zambia, convened earlier this month at the Pre-Youth SDG Summit Event on Intersectional Youth Engagement to collectively voice their aspirations and concerns as young changemakers in Africa. With a shared commitment to attaining the SDGs through innovation, inclusivity, and meaningful engagement, they present this Communique as a call-to-action for a more equitable and sustainable future.

CSW68 and NGO CSW Forum: A Personal Reflection on Advocacy and Collaboration

Myria Koutsoumpa, Global Health Advocate at Wemos, recently attended her first Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 68 and NGO CSW68 Forum. It was an action packed week filled with joint advocacy work, our own Make Way webinar session about access to healthcare for all and meaningful participation of youth delegates. As a feminist and passionate advocate for health equity and justice, it was a particularly enlightening and enriching experience for Myria. Read about her reflections.

Representing youth voices at the Commission on the Status of Women

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) stands as a beacon of hope, dedicated solely to the advancement of gender equality and the empowerment of women on a global scale. As a youth delegate, Ngamanya Nkunika had the privilege of representing the voices of young people at this esteemed forum, shedding light on the challenges young face and advocating for solutions.

Born and raised in a refugee camp, this 26-year-old is championing SRHR interventions in her community

In a concentrated population community riddled with myths on contraception and sex, she says that youth have begun to approach health centers and ask about contraceptives, condoms and even HIV testing – which was not the case before. She attributes this shift to the weekend SRHR sessions initiated by the Make Way programme.

Among some refugee populations, a girl’s first period means she’s ready to marry

“When I saw blood and told my mother, she shrieked with excitement, attracting the attention of my father and the rest of the community. My father then slaughtered a goat for the clan to celebrate, and they hung a flag on a pole in front of our house.” This flag is often white with a bull painted over it to represent livestock as bride price. It signals to boys and their families the presence of a potential bride in that home. The younger the girl, the more dowry, often in the form of livestock

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AIDS 2024

The 25th International AIDS Conference

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Third annual international summit on ending gender-based violence 2024

Theme: “Gender- Based Violence And Intersectionality”

At the Third Annual International Summit on Ending Gender-Based Violence 2024, The Centre for Social Justice Initiatives will showcase the voices of survivors, and the transformative programmes that make real differences. Join us to hear the latest updates on violence against women and girls and strategies to end it.

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