HSRC School's Out Campaign

Linking schools in Eastern and Southern Africa to sexual reproductive health support and services

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Engage us and let @HSRCza know what are some of the best practices for linking young people to SRH support and services that you know of? Comment below. 👇🏾 #SchoolsOut

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Healthcare facilities often offer women-centred services and as a result, young men may feel excluded and shy away from asking for help. When linking the youth to SRH support and services, it’s imperative to consider the needs of all genders. #SchoolsOut

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@HSRCza would like to know what are some of the existing models of linking schools to SRH support and services in your environment? Share them in the comments, we’d like to hear from you. #SchoolsOut

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The attitudes and the behaviour of healthcare workers can sometimes drive young people away from accessing necessary services at healthcare facilities. Conducting sexual ed in schools ensures a comfortable and safe environment for the youth to learn about SRH support and services

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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health remains a major public health issue in Eastern and sub-Saharan Africa - especially for adolescent girls. #DidYouKnow: 62% of the nearly 47 000 women who die annually from unsafe abortions live in Africa. #SchoolsOut

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Through integrated research and participatory meetings between key stakeholders in the different participating regions, School’s Out continues to implement SRH programmes that are culturally sensitive and region-specific. #SchoolsOut

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Linking learners to reproductive health support and services requires a combined team effort from our communities and civil society at large.

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The #SchoolsOut initiative aims to bridge this gap by promoting and advocating for improved access to sexual reproductive health support & services within marginalised African communities.

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Marginalised groups often find themselves left behind when national policies are planned and implemented. This results in a large percentage of people being denied access to their basic human rights.

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In Africa, many don't have access to sexual reproductive health support due to lack of infrastructure and adequate education. The #SchoolsOut project partners with schools to offer health services to young people, to provide referrals to health centres, and provide education.

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"We need to ensure that every childbirth is safe but most importantly that every young person's potential is fulfilled" - Julitta Onabanjo @UNFPA_ESARO #SchoolsOut

[Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng @drtlaleng]

Sexual Health, Sexual Rights and Sexual PLEASURE!

[Hon Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, MP 🇿🇦🏳️‍🌈 @msletsike]

"Sexual health, Sexual Rights and Sexual Pleasure are interconnected " said Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, someone I appreciate in our lifetime. Speaking at the HSRC campaign launch of linking schools to SRHR. @drtlaleng @HSRCSchoolsOut

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"We do need to remember that sexual health and sexual rights are interconnected concepts" @drtlaleng #SchoolsOut

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"The content around CSE seems to be lagging behind" - @drtlaleng #SchoolsOut

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"We need to build a network of support for CSE and get young people to lead the campaign to access sexual reproductive health services" - Dr. Granville Whittle #SchoolsOut

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"One of the key lessons during 2019 is how conservative groups funded by international players - effectively mobilised against the @DBE_SA in providing quality CSE in schools" - Dr Granville Whittle #SchoolsOut

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The programme for today's event https://t.co/a45N0lPXl2

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Nyasha Sithole of the Athena Initiative, Zimbabwe, talking to the importance of role models in female lives. #SchoolsOut

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'Schools Out is about knowledge in action' - Prof Finn Reygan @HSRCza #SchoolsOut