Every year, celebrations take place around the world to mark World Contraception Day on September 26. Launched back in 2007, the day's mission is to increase awareness of modern contraception and every individual’s right to choose if, when, and how many children to have. While there have been significant advancements...
Countdown 2030 Europe will be hosting a panel discussion during the European Development Days entitled "No health without rights: women and girls decide". To be empowered, every girl and woman needs to decide and control her body and sexuality. She needs to be able to choose if, when and with...
We must not forget… …humanitarian crises intensify sexual and reproductive health related challenges, and the need for family planning services and supplies becomes more acute in emergency settings. …women and girls affected by armed conflict and natural disasters are at increased risk of unintended pregnancy, maternal morbidity and mortality. …ensuring...
On World Contraception Day, Countdown 2030 Europe partner, Väestöliitto, invited Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) youth activist, Prisca Chakholoma to give an impassioned account of her experiences in Malawi at a seminar held by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Population and Development in Finland. The seminar, based on the unmet need...
By Sophie, SRH youth champion By the time I had left secondary school at the age of 13, ten of my friends had become pregnant. As time went by, many of my friends had dropped out of school because of pregnancy. Although we have a re-entry policy for pregnant girls...