SRHR

By Dr Masego Tshabalala Menstruation is a natural part of life, yet for many girls and women, it remains a source of shame, struggle, and silence. In South Africa, as in many parts of the world, girls still miss school because they cannot afford sanitary pads. Boys laugh at something they do not understand. Parents

Amplifying the voices of marginalised women and girls in decision-making, meaningful participation, gender-responsive finance, and budgeting conversations is a powerful and transformative way of equalising the unequal and responding to urgent and long-term needs for women and girls, especially in rural and hard-to-reach communities. This is not just theory but a practical learning outcome for

In Solidarity We Resist: Our Fight, Our Right! Safe Abortion Day – 28 September 2025 Abortion is healthcare. Yet across Southern Africa it remains criminalised, inaccessible, or buried under stigma. This year, Gender Links and SRJC, in partnership with the Safe Abortion Alliance of Southern Africa (SAASA), are creating space for real stories that expose

Johannesburg, 27 March: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) remain a critical yet often neglected area in public health, particularly in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. While progress has been made, systemic challenges, including supply chain gaps, cultural resistance, and funding constraints, continue to hinder access to essential services for young people.