Why family planning and education for young girls and women is so vital.
Month: February 2020
UNFPA calls for global support to provide reproductive health services
The sexual and reproductive health agency has launched a $683 million appeal this year to assist nearly 48 million women, girls and young people in 57 countries affected by conflict or natural disasters.
Government of Tanzania Commits to Employ Two Community Health Workers Per Village
The Government of Tanzania recently announced plans to employ two skilled and trained community health workers (CHWs) in every village beginning in the 2019-20 financial year.
Private Medical Colleges and Government Partner to Provide Free Family Planning Services in Bangladesh
In September 2019, the Bangladesh government followed through on its commitment to support family planning corners at two private medical college hospitals in Dhaka.
Media Houses in Uganda’s Mbale District Allocate Airtime for Family Planning Stories
On April 29, 2019, the Mbale district resident district commissioner (RDC) issued a directive requiring all district media houses to allocate part of government airtime for health issues, including family planning.
Badagry, Nigeria Releases 10,000 Naira Monthly for Consumables
In June 2019, the Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State approved the monthly release of 10,000 Naira (NGN) (US $28) from the LGA health budget for family planning.
Abortion Law: Will Proposed Amendment Set a Global Precedent?
The Cabinet briefing on the afternoon of 29 January ended with some breaking news – news that all women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) advocates have been waiting to hear for almost ten years now.
