The Eastern and Southern African Ministerial Commitment on Sexuality Education and Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Adolescents and Young People (2013-2020), now known as the ESA Commitment, was endorsed and affirmed by ministers of health and education from 21 countries in the region
The West and Central Africa (WCA) region has a growing population of adolescents and young people. This population represents an unprecedented opportunity to capitalize on the demographic dividend if they are educated, healthy and thriving.
This document outlines the results of the study on Translating Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) into Behaviour Change Among Students in Zimbabwe’s Tertiary Colleges.
This brief focuses on teachers’ gender attitudes and perceptions about adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH). In particular, the brief focuses on the role of teachers in influencing adolescents’ gender attitudes and behaviors.
School-based sexuality education in Tanzania often does not meet learners’ needs.
Young people with disabilities have the same sexual and reproductive health needs and rights as their peers without disabilities.
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) promotes young people’s healthy sexual decisions. This study assessed the level of provision of CSE in schools in ten sites in six Southern African countries from the perspectives of learners and teachers.
As part of its effort to advocate for girls’ education and girls’ rights, HakiElimu conducted a study in 2021 to assess Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights education in primary and secondary schools in Tanzania mainland.
Early adolescence is a critical window for intervention when it is possible to lay a foundation for a safe transition to adulthood, before negative outcomes occur.
This report presents the findings and recommendations of the baseline survey for the UNESCO supported “Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3 PLUS)" project to be implemented in 24 HTEIs in Zambia and Zimbabwe from January 2021 to December 2024.