Expectant teenagers; to go or not to go back to school. Understanding why we got to this debate.In January 2022, Uganda fully opened schools after nearly two years of complete closure for lower classes and partial closure for candidate classes. Schools were closed as one of the measures to curb the spread of Covid 19 […]
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Then I Opted for a Traditional Birth Attendant. This post is based on a real-life account shared with the author by a woman she spoke with during her research on the role of Traditional Birth Attendants in protecting the right to health for expectant mothers in Uganda. Part 1: Her Story“Like any other expectant mother,
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Addressing Young People’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic The Global COVID-19 pandemic is changing our lives and lifestyles in countless ways. Governments and non-government actors alike are rethinking programs, processes, and policies across all areas of work. The pandemic has devastated livelihoods and significantly impacted many communities, including access to and
Sexual rituals and their impact on populations are as varied as the cultures they are steeped in and shaped by. While some cultural rituals related to sex are beneficial, many are outright harmful to participants, with women bearing the brunt of abuse.
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