Let’s end early and unintended pregnancy for Eastern and Southern Africa
Imagine an Eastern and Southern Africa region where all adolescents are empowered and have the knowledge, information, agency and support to prevent early and unintended pregnancy and reach their full potential.
Sheila talks about discriminatory policies and their negative impact on adolescents who experience EUP, and how they can be prevented through policy change and improved access to CSE and SRH services.
Ilda talks about engaging parents and communities in the decision-making process for CSE and SRH policy implementation, and how this leads to more effective and enforceable policies for EUP prevention and school re-entry.
Peris talks about how comprehensive sexuality education and open communication will protect students’ health, reduce rates of early pregnancy, and keep them in school.
Bafana talks about the need to involve men and boys in the conversation about sexual health and reproduction, and work across sectors to ensure access to necessary services is achieved.
Shellsy talks about encouraging young people to take control of their future by learning about safe sex and their options for contraception and other SRH services.
Jamil talks about the importance of re-entry policies for pregnant and childbearing girls and how they can benefit both young people and communities, leading to higher educational attainment.