The High Court of Malawi has today ruled in favour of AC, a 13-year-old minor who became pregnant after sexual assault and was denied access to safe abortion care. The Center for Reproductive Rights joined the case as a friend of the court. During judgment, the judge

Josephine’s courage changed the future for countless women and families. Here’s to Josephine — a powerful leader and an unwavering advocate for respectful care. Read more about her landmark case here:

When high costs prevent access to maternal healthcare, the consequences can be deadly as more women face complications, and maternal deaths rise. On #UHCDay, we call on governments to ensure everyone has access to affordable, quality maternal healthcare, making sexual and

In 2018, when Josephine won her case against the Bungoma County Government, the court affirmed that every Kenyan has the right to affordable, quality maternal health care as part of Universal Health Coverage. She refused to stay silent! Today, we celebrate Josephine’s courage

This Universal Health Coverage Day, we celebrate Josephine Majani, a Universal Health Coverage Champion. Her experience at Bungoma County Hospital, where she endured abuse, neglect, and humiliation during childbirth, reminds us that health care must be respectful, dignified, and

Joseph Baraza (@MOH_Kenya) shared efforts to sensitize providers through Values Clarification and Attitude Transformation (VCAT) training, improving access to abortion care and information. Aminatuzhara Ahmed explained how art provides a safe space for survivors to share their

During the panel on sexual and reproductive health rights, sexual violence, and survivors’ access to justice, experts highlighted systemic gaps;lack of trained personnel, privacy concerns, stigma, and misinformation that prevent survivors from accessing care and justice. Prof.

Physical violence is often visible and quickly responded to, but sexual violence remains hidden, complex, and under-addressed. Survivors frequently do not receive the care they need, and sexual violence can lead to unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. Providers and

Human rights are our everyday essentials but for too many women & girls, they are still treated as privileges. This #HumanRightsDay2025 and Day 16 of #16DaysOfActivism, we call for justice that's felt in women’s bodies, lived in their choices, and protected in their communities.

🎉 🇫🇴 Lawmakers in the Faroe Islands have passed a bill to allow #abortion on request up to 12 weeks. This officially ends one of Europe’s most restrictive laws, which has been in place since 1956 and only allowed abortion on narrow grounds. https://t.co/PpdpWfBFTa

Physical violence is often visible and quickly responded to, but sexual violence remains hidden, complex, and under-addressed. Survivors frequently do not receive the care they need, and sexual violence can lead to unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. Providers and

We are commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence by using art and storytelling to shine a light on survivors’ experiences and amplify voices that are often silenced. Through creative expression, we explore the impact of stigma, social exclusion, and

Shaming girls for contraception, abortion, or pregnancy perpetuates violence. Share this post to take a stand against digital violence. #16DaysOfActivism #EndDigitalViolence

At the 46th ACERWC Session, 16-year-old Lavinia Sania Kabuyo from Uganda highlighted challenges facing learners in her community: 🔶Pregnant girls face restrictions that make it difficult for them to sit for exams and continue their education. 🔶Student participation in school

Last week, we had a meeting with learners of Kojja SSS supported by @mundocooperante & @PaulHodgesTrust . Our discussions focused on academic performance, how and why they need to make informed sexuality decisions during the long school holiday. #EmpowerHer

#ReEntryIsARight This #HumanRightsDay, as we close the #16DaysOfActivism, we’re spotlighting education justice for pregnant and parenting learners. Join us on Wednesday, 10th December, from 4pm - 5pm EAT for a powerful conversation on dismantling stigma, strengthening

Together with the Women Pro Bono Initiative, we have officially filed a communication before The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) on behalf of adolescent girls who are survivors of sexual violence in Uganda. The communication is

Body and sexuality shaming creates fear, stigma and silence. It stops people from seeking accurate information and harms their dignity. Exposing someone’s sexual and reproductive details like their menstrual health, contraceptive use or HIV status is also a form of violence that

Everyone online can be an ally. Protecting privacy, avoiding judgment, and not spreading stigma around reproductive health are key steps to ending digital violence.

At the 35th Anniversary of the African Children’s Charter, key discussions highlighted the challenges children and adolescents face today. Issues such as teenage pregnancy, access to education, and school reentry were raised, with adolescents themselves sharing their

At the 35th Anniversary of the African Children’s Charter, key discussions highlighted the challenges children and adolescents face today. Issues such as teenage pregnancy, access to education, and school reentry were raised, with adolescents themselves sharing their