Our priorities
Addressing gender-based violence, including sexual violence and female genital mutilation (FGM/c)
GBV is preventable, and while there is a long way to go, there has been encouraging progress in tackling it. Just as our knowledge of the prevalence and consequences of GBV is improving, so too is our understanding of what works to prevent and effectively respond. Tackling GBV and supporting survivors requires a holistic approach encompassing multiple levels, sectors and stakeholders. Our resourceful awareness raising and public education strategies is to break the silence around GBV, promote dialogue and challenge acceptance of violence at grassroots level we empower women and girls to advocate for their rights and working with men and boys to critically reflect on social norms relating to gender and sexuality and to promote positive masculinity
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Improving sexual health of young people and girls, including comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) , addressing child and early forced marriage (CEFM) and Reducing Teenage Pregnancy(RTP).
The rapid biological and psychological changes that take place during adolescence affect all areas of life, including sexual and reproductive health. Health and development during adolescence also have a significant impact on health across the rest of the lifespan. Despite positive advances, sexual and reproductive ill-health remains one of the greatest challenges facing young people. Pregnancy and birth related complications are the second leading cause of death among young women aged 13 to 19 .Many governments fail to give sufficient priority and support to help address the SRHR challenges faced by young people. Social, legal and cultural norms perpetuated by educators, health professionals, community leaders and families and institutionalised through law, policy and practice can also lead to restrictions in young people’s freedom of expression as well as their access to comprehensive sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health services. Comprehensive sexuality education programmes should ensure that young people have the resources and practical information they need to turn their decisions regarding sex and sexuality into reality by accessing a full range of youth-centered sexual and reproductive health services; yet too often education and health institutions are not well joined up to do this.Advocating for more comprehensive sexuality education curricula, including topics such as gender, rights, violence, relationships and communication skills and Introducing menstrual hygiene education into schools
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Increasing access to comprehensive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion
Access to safe drinking water and sanitation is routinely identified as a priority by poor households. Investment in this area produces tangible and measurable results for poor women and men, girls and boys. WASH impacts are relatively easily communicated to the wider public, building public engagement with and support for access to clean and safe drinking water. communities depend on environmental resources for their livelihoods. Sustainable management of water resources and protection of the environment from pollution and erosion protects poor households from shocks and crises. Equitable access to sanitation, potable water and safe hygiene are essential for poverty reduction. Our priority is life saving interventions in humanitarian responses. Sanitation plays an important role in protecting the health , personal security and dignity of women and girls. Holistic approaches to water resource management help to strike a balance between food security and livelihoods, economic growth and environmental sustainability.
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THE STORY OF A TEENAGE PREGNANT GIRL AGE 13YEARS
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