Africa

Where do caregivers of school children stand on the perennial debate on cash versus in-kind transfers for social protection and human capital development?

The case studies from Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe featured in this brief show how catalytic funding can be instrumental to address gender-based violence in and around schools in a short period of time.

As one of the Sub-Saharan Countries, Lesotho is faced with the scourge of high new HIV infections, astounding early and unintended pregnancies (EUP) and child marriage.

Les enseignants peuvent ne pas se sentir préparés pour répondre à des questions spécifiques car les informations dont ils disposent ne sont pas suffisantes. Des fiches d’information sur les différentes thématiques permettront à l’enseignant d’améliorer ses connaissances au besoin.

The purpose of this strategy is to provide a policy and programming framework for SADC Member States to accelerate the attainment of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people living in the SADC region.

"Strengthening Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Young Key Populations in Law and Policy: A Handbook for Decision Makers" provides practical guidance to decision makers to support efforts to end inequalities.

This study investigated the existing educational initiatives for supporting out of schoolgirls and teenage mothers (OOSGTs) in Tanzania Mainland.

In its effort to ensure that teenage mothers are not deprived of their schooling, in 1995 the Ministry of Education initiated support for teenage mothers through the introduction of a policy.

Water, sanitation and hygiene are essential for the health, development and well-being of every school age child.

Adolescent pregnancies pose a risk to young mothers and their babies. In Zambia, one third of 18-year-old girls have given birth. Poverty, low secondary school enrolment, misinformation, and community norms contribute to early childbearing.