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Walking the talk on Intellectual Humility, Veracity, and Mentorship. It is intellectually humbling and satisfying, and most importantly, morally compelling, in my view, to recognize and acknowledge persons who shaped your interests, career, and most importantly, your way of seeing the world of science and global health. I take this singular opportunity to acknowledge Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli who spurred my interest in adolescent sexual reproductive health. Indeed, your high level and impactful scholarly contributions in adolescent sexual reproductive health and rights, intellectual humility, mentorship, and the uniqueness of the how you blend theory and practice remain inspirational to me, and I imagine, a many others who have either interacted with you, or read your work. I remember like yesterday the first time I read your blog post in BMC Reproductive Health on : Adolescents Are Sexual Beings, and most recently, the methodological uniqueness in using positive deviance approaches to operationalize and answer complex research and policy relevant questions in the field for your PhD thesis. I just wanted to take this opportunity to say Thank You. Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli Global Health Otherwise

Understanding and practicing consent is fundamental to every healthy relationship, reflecting both love and respect. 🧡 It's about communication, boundaries, and mutual understanding. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) , the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, highlights five essential reasons why consent is crucial in our interactions. From fostering mutual respect to ensuring personal autonomy and safety, consent is a pillar of healthy, equitable relationships. Learn more about the importance of consent and how it shapes positive and respectful interactions. Visit https://lnkd.in/dw5tS6RZ for valuable insights from the experts at UNFPA. #ConsentMatters

📢 A recent study published in PLOS ONE definitively shows the consequences of violence on women's sexual and reproductive health. Our researcher Diogo Costa and other colleague from Bielefeld University analysed data from over 3,000 German women and found a strong correlation between exposure to violence and an increased risk of abortion and miscarriage. These findings demand immediate action to address violence as a serious public health issue. Read the full story 👇 #WomensHealth #ViolencePrevention #HealthResearch #WeAreCEDH

Week 3 of the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™) focuses on sharing resources that increase youth agency and engagement, and provide training and support to adults in their lives. To kick off week 3, Activate presents our new brief that aims to inform youth-supporting professionals about the complexity of access to sexual and reproductive health care among young people. Understanding the seven dimensions of access can help youth-supporting professionals increase access to sexual and reproductive health care services among the youth they serve. Explore the resource to understand how the dimensions of access are critical to eliminating sexual health disparities between young people. https://lnkd.in/ej4gJYCa

Check out the latest resource from Activate Center on the seven dimensions of access to sexual and reproductive health care for youth!

Young people understand their needs well and can offer fresh perspectives on existing issues. Their involvement in designing and implementing programs can spur innovation, and improve results. In this blog, we tell the story of how Lwala is implementing sexual reproductive health programs designed by and for young people. Happy reading!

Interested in knowing why and how to create an #evidencegapmap? Interested in #sexual and #reproductive #health and #rights? Join our webinar/workshop on 23 April! This workshop is a condensed version of 3ie’s Introduction to Evidence Gap Maps (EGM) course using the example of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) EGM. Adapted to the needs of World Health Organization #EVIPnet members, it will provide participants with a practical application of the steps involved in producing EGMs, including scoping, searching, data extraction, and analysis. While users may not be able to create a map on their own after such a short course, it will strengthen their basic skills and competencies in using and producing EGMs to inform research agendas and programmatic decision-making. At the end of the webinar, participants working in or interested in SRHR will be invited to participate in a follow-up session to help prioritize topics for evidence synthesis and gauge interest in collaborating on spin-off research projects. Participants will also be provided a participation certificate 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/guCNksqv

APHRC is participating in the African Population Conference (APC), the largest scientific meeting on population issues that examines the state and knowledge gaps regarding various population and development issues pertaining to the African continent. APHRC’s experts at the conference will highlight the role of research and policy action in the following areas: ✅ Reproductive justice, gender equity, and fertility preferences. ✅Contraceptive use transition in Africa: emerging trends, patterns, determinants, and consequences. ✅Trends, determinants, and consequences of abortion in Africa. ✅Contextual perspectives of sexual and reproductive health service utilization. ✅Humanitarian settings and protection concerns. ✅Marriage in sub-Saharan Africa: transformation and consequences. ✅Mental health and Sexual Reproductive Health. ✅The use of complementary and alternative medicine in Africa. Conference program: https://buff.ly/44HXUuw #APC2024 #9thAPC #APCMalawi #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch Catherine Kyobutungi Yohannes Dibaba Wado Dr. Estelle Monique Sidze Caroline Kabiru Anthony Ajayi Diarra Bousso Senghor Anthony Mveyange Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK Njeri Mbuthia, MPRSK diana Munjuri

From the post of #ippfeseaor... a joint article with Organon! As we gear up for #InternationalWomensDay, let's explore the transformative power of prioritising young people's sexual and reproductive health. With the Asia Pacific region being home to around two-thirds of the world's youth, the need for enhanced sexual and reproductive health services and education has never been more urgent. Reducing adolescent unintended pregnancies can lead to remarkable health and economic outcomes, but achieving this requires our collective commitment to collaboration and investment. #SRHR4ALL #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen

ICYMI: Our new Global Reproductive Health initiative is designed to expand and accelerate progress on reproductive health and gender equity so more people throughout South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa can thrive and fulfill their aspirations. Together with our grantees and partners, we will propel, amplify, and expedite progress. Learn more about our next chapter ⬇️