UNFPA's interventions to promote SRHR have created significant changes.
However, we need to curb high levels of maternal mortality, the unmet need for family planning, and gender-based violence in the region.
Every voice counts, join in the fight to promote SRHR.
#SRHRForAll.
51% of Ugandan women and girls aged 15-49 have experienced either physical, sexual, or emotional violence.
This has lasting impacts and we ought to stand together and speak against GBV.
#SRHRForAll
In the fight against GBV and advocacy for SRHR, it takes collective action and everyone’s effort.
Join us in the advocacy for the extension of SRHR & GVB services.
#SRHRForAll
Community-based Madi Okollo Rural Development Agency has come up with the idea of building a BodaBoda Village Ambulance.
The idea is meant to help pregnant mothers access timely Antenatal clinic services.
#SRHRForAll
To address teenage pregnancy and child marriage, we must invest in, fund and implement the available evidence-based policies. And we must involve and engage the young people. Where are their voices in this? - Representative @UNFPAUganda@otienoma#8billionvoices#8billionstrong
In consortium with UNFPA, we work to see to it that communities are empowered to advocate for the rights of Women, Youths, and Adolescents.
It takes everyone to see a difference in the society we live in.
#SRHRForAll
Jepha Delivery Kits has taken it upon itself to avail pregnant mothers with mama kits to enable them to have safe and clean delivery and to stay healthy even after childbirth.
These kits are sold to mothers at affordable prices.
#SRHRForAll
On a global scale, Uganda ranks 16th with the highest rates of child marriages. As a community, we must unite against this to give the girl child an opportunity to enjoy her childhood.
#SRHRForAll
Through educating young girls and the community at large about the importance of SRHR and empowering them against GBV, we can ably bridge the demographic Divide in Uganda.
#SRHSForAll
Meet Mamegi Napkins Ltd, a social innovation fighting tooth and nail to improve menstrual hygiene in their community.
The innovation provides affordable, accessible, and quality menstrual hygiene materials to adolescent young girls and women.
#SRHRForAll
Working as a team to address sexual and reproductive health challenges is the only way we can bridge the gap caused by them.
Be part of the collective voice that stands for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
#SRHRForAll
By adhering to SRHR, we not only protect future generations but also pave way for other human rights to be respected.
The WAY program empowers young people in West Nile to know their Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.
@UNFPAUganda#SRHRForAll
UNFPA has the mandate to end; the unmet need for family planning, preventable maternal deaths, gender-based violence, and HIV transmission.
To achieve this, we require a collective effort where everyone fights to protect women, adolescents, and the youth.
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: @marcuskwikriza has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (𝗖𝗘𝗢) of The Federation of Uganda Basketball Associations (𝗙𝗨𝗕𝗔).
We would like to welcome Marcus to the Family and wish him all the best in his new role. 🤝
2021 statistics by @UNFPAUganda reported 25% annual teenage pregnancies in Uganda due to limited access to SRHR information and services by sexually active adolescent girls.
As @UpAccelerate, it is our mandate to ensure access to the right information to curb this vice.
On this International Day of the Girl Child, we are happy to see the strides that adolescent girls and young women have made in access to their Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and information.
#EmpoweredGirls