April 2023

WHY UGANDA SHOULD ENDORSE THE EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA INTER-MINISTERIAL COMMITMENTS ON SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

Apr 26, 2023

In 2013, Ministers of Health and Education of the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) endorsed the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Inter-Ministerial Commitment, which ended in 2020. The Commitment largely aimed at preventing child marriage, Sexual and Gender- Based Violence, new HIV infections and teenage pregnancies.

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Education, not marriage, is the key to a successful life for a child.

Apr 17, 2023

Access to quality education gives girls choices and opportunities in life, allowing them to play an active role in their communities and break the cycle of poverty. Girls who are married are unlikely to be in school. Education, including comprehensive sexuality education, is essential for girls to be able to make informed decisions about their sexual health and well-being.