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We are calling upon governments to put an end to the injustices that jeopardizes the safety of women and girls, limit or entirely deprive them of essential healthcare infrastructure and services, and exacerbate genderbased violence. Prioritize the provision of humanitarian aid and essential healthcare services, including sexual and reproductive health services, in these areas. #Womenshealthmatters #CWIDGender Akili Dada Global Fund for Women ForumCiv Womankind Worldwide UN Women FlindersFDHRC FlindersUniversity CREA WGNRR - Africa Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR) Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance Kenya Zamara Foundation

🌐 The UN Human Rights Council convenes for its 56th session, focusing on pressing global issues. From combating systemic racism to safeguarding sexual and reproductive health rights, discussions aim for a fairer world. Key topics include tackling the Gaza crisis, acting on the Xinjiang report, and renewing mandates for racial justice. It is time to unite in advocating for human rights and nurturing international solidarity. 🕊 ✊ To know more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkbk6Vyi

Let's talk about the elephant in the room - Women's Rights and Reproductive Justice! As we navigate our careers and personal lives, let's not forget the struggles of women in Nigeria who face discrimination, violence, and marginalization daily. Did you know that: Nigerian women have limited access to safe abortions, leading to an estimated 1.25 million unsafe abortions annually? The Child Rights Act, which protects girls from sexual violence, is yet to be adopted by all 36 states in Nigeria? Women like Christiannah Idowu, who was abducted and murdered by a "friend", deserve justice and protection! It's time to spark change! Let's advocate for policies and laws that promote women's rights and reproductive justice. Join me in demanding: Access to safe reproductive healthcare services Protection from gender-based violence Equal opportunities for women in education and the workforce Let's raise our voices for the women who cannot speak for themselves! Share your thoughts, experiences, and solutions in the comments below! Together, we can create a more just and equitable society for all! #WomensRights Mkpadiah Enwongoabasi Patrick

unbelievable...according to Semafor: "Right-leaning Christian groups in the US increased their spending for campaigns opposing sexual and reproductive rights in Africa by 50% between 2019 and 2022, according to a report by the Institute for Journalism and Social Change (IJSC). The group examined filings to the US Internal Revenue Service of 17 organizations and found that around a third of the $16.5 million spent within the four years under review happened in 2022. That coincided with increased challenges to abortion laws in the US. Of the 17 organizations whose returns were analyzed, three are said to be named members of the advisory board of Project 2025, a policy proposal by the Heritage Foundation that has been widely described as a governance template for former president Donald Trump, should he be re-elected. Most groups did not disclose details of their spending but one: Heartbeat International. It disclosed spending tens of thousands of dollars in Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. https://lnkd.in/dHb-T8wE #demography #familyplanning #US #africa #development

Reproductive justice (RJ) moves beyond reproductive rights and incorporates the economic, political, social, spiritual, cultural and health factors that impact women’s reproductive choices and decision-making ability. Despite the juridical recognition of reproductive rights, RJ, as the paper illustrates, remains elusive for millions of women in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) generally and Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) in particular. Access the paper via > https://lnkd.in/dvJCxveS

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Gender-based violence in Africa is exceptionally high with 45.6% of women experiencing intimate partner violence in their lifetime. As the Centre for Reproductive Rights, we champion reproductive justice and the rights of women to safety, dignity, and bodily autonomy. For reproductive rights to advance, ending violence against women is imperative. We continue to advocate for every woman to live free from violence strongly, empowered in her choices, and in safe and supportive environments. Like, Comment, and Share this post as we stand for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

At AEI, we collaborate with our network of experts to develop insightful articles that share valuable learnings from their experiences across multiple sectors. Our Insight Series covers various topics, including financial inclusion, youth development, sexual and reproductive health rights, and climate-smart agriculture. Visit AEI's website to explore all the articles in our Insight Series. Gain insights from African experts and join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/e6S5ZMK8 Which article from AEI's Insight Series did you read? Share learnings from your experience in comments! #AEI #AEIInsightSeries #AfricanExpertise

After this election, we know the future of reproductive rights in this country may feel uncertain and scary. But here’s what we do know: Our movement will always need advocates who will be loud and proud about their reproductive justice values. That’s why we’re offering 30 seats to our extremely discounted, open-seat workshop — Beyond the Divide: Clarifying Our Values About Abortion. Reserve your seat for this comprehensive workshop today. Our programs have been tested and proven by more than 6,000 advocates and 1,200 organizations in 41 countries around the world. We’ve helped medical personnel, government officials, religious leaders (including Catholic priests and nuns), and reproductive rights activists clarify their thinking and their values about these often-fraught topics.  If you are looking to deepen your activism or want to join together with like-minded folks to discuss what we do next, be sure to purchase your ticket to reserve one of our 30 available seats. https://lnkd.in/gg9ui4U6

BABSEACLE is excited to co-host the 2024 Asia Pro Bono Roundtable Q3 on "Access to Justice in South Asia and Pro Bono: Spotlight on Key Legal Interventions", organised by the Center for Reproductive Rights, iProbono, and TrustLaw, in collaboration with the Asia Pro Bono Roundtable Consortium. This roundtable will take place on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, as an online meeting via Zoom. The main focus of this roundtable is on the role of pro bono holds in enhancing access to justice in South Asia and South-East Asia. Our session will examine how pro bono services are supporting communities in ensuring gaps in justice systems are bridged, amplifying voices from marginalized communities, and heralding legal reforms. Through case studies, we will highlight the transformative role of pro bono. In particular, we will focus on sexual and reproductive rights and health and how pro bono impact can be measured in such interventions. Join us as we explore how various resources developed for and through pro bono: •Further SRHR Access in South and South-East Asia: How has pro bono support fuelled access to sexual and reproductive health and rights in India, Nepal, Philippines, and Sri Lanka? •Five-step framework to measure impact: When lawyers are able to relate their inputs to the impact achieved by their pro bono clients, it motivates them to further support such initiatives through pro bono. Register now to participate in this roundtable https://lnkd.in/gh5kieFn. Relevant Zoom details will be sent once registration is complete. #probono #roundtable #accesstojustice

Today, as many return to their first working day of the year, it’s a chance to recommit, not just to personal goals, but to the work of #HumanRights, #Equality, and #SocialJustice. This is an excerpt from my Spotlight Speaker presentation at the 7th Reproductive Health Network Kenya, IPPF Africa Region Kenyan Member Association, Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Scientific Conference on June 20, 2024. In my speech, I shared: "Love, in all its forms, remains the most radical act of defiance in a world that seeks to deny it. For many, this love comes with fear, with silence, and with the burden of illegality. Yet it persists, unyielding, resilient, and unapologetic." As we move into 2025, I hope we can all ask ourselves: What are we doing to support #LGBTQI+ rights? To dismantle systems that dehumanize and to build spaces where everyone can thrive and exist freely? A big thank you to Reproductive Health Network Kenya and all the incredible partners who made that space possible for bold conversations on #SexualAndReproductiveHealthRights. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/ddun9HPG Let’s move beyond words and take meaningful steps toward #DiversityAndInclusion and #QueerRights this year and beyond.