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Breaking Barriers: Adolescent SRHR in SADC

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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. […]

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Our Stolen Futures: The Terrifying Reality for Youth, Women, and Our Planet

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I still remember feeling a surge of hope I felt when I first got involved in youth activism. I was just 15 then. My friends and I were eager about making a difference–fighting for children’s rights, youth participation, women’s rights, and ensuring securing education for all. We were equally committed to advancing sexual and reproductive

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Call to Action: Reflections on the progress in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration

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Reflections on the High-Level Meeting on Progress in the Implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action after Thirty Years in the Arab Region On December 9, 2024, I had the privilege of attending the High-Level Regional Meeting in Muscat, Oman to mark 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which

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Reflections on COP29: Advocacy, Collaboration, and Insights

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This year I couldn’t attend COP29 in Baku in person, however I actively engaged in numerous virtual activities and events, ensuring my advocacy work remained impactful. As a WOSSO Fellow and a member of multiple regional and global networks, I found innovative ways to contribute, leveraging online platforms to drive forward my goals. Preparation and

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Southern Africa: Young women call for a safe future

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23 October 2024: Young women have made an impassioned plea to the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) to secure a “safe and productive future” for the largest segment of the region’s population. Representatives of the Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Fellows, and Voice and Choice South Africa Fund (VCSA)  reminded law makers that

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