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Doubling Down on Anti-Racism Efforts in Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Call to Action

As we join together to commemorate the International Day Against Racial Discrimination, it becomes increasingly apparent that we must address the lingering colonial legacies within the realm of sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Despite our collective commitment to rooting out racism and discrimination in this sector, it's clear that our programs, research endeavors, and advocacy initiatives have not escaped the pervasive influence of colonialism.
Many Women with their children attend the clinic for sexual and reproductive services, treatment and advice. .

03 November 2022

There are 19,073 refugees in Um Rakuba camp, where the Sudan Family Planning Association (SFPA) has established a sexual and reproductive health clinic to serve the needs of refugees.

Many Women with their children attend the clinic for sexual and reproductive services, treatment and advice. .

03 November 2022

There are 19,073 refugees in Um Rakuba camp, where the Sudan Family Planning Association (SFPA) has established a sexual and reproductive health clinic to serve the needs of refugees.

Youth dancers in Jimma, Ethiopia

30 July 2020

In Ethiopia, getting young people’s attention about sexual and reproductive healthcare is no easy task. But at a youth centre in Jimma, groups of young people are getting vital messages about sexual health and contraception out to their peers through dance, song, and poetry.

Youth dancers in Jimma, Ethiopia

30 July 2020

In Ethiopia, getting young people’s attention about sexual and reproductive healthcare is no easy task. But at a youth centre in Jimma, groups of young people are getting vital messages about sexual health and contraception out to their peers through dance, song, and poetry.

young people sit and listen to a sexual health peer educator

27 July 2020

Every Saturday, about 40 people gather at a youth center in Mekelle to hear about a subject they don’t get taught in schools in Ethiopia, and don’t want to discuss with their parents – sexual and reproductive health.

young people sit and listen to a sexual health peer educator

27 July 2020

Every Saturday, about 40 people gather at a youth center in Mekelle to hear about a subject they don’t get taught in schools in Ethiopia, and don’t want to discuss with their parents – sexual and reproductive health.

a midwife attends to a pregnant woman in a clinic - Ethiopia

16 July 2020

Women living in rural areas of Ethiopia often lack access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. Family Planning Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) are expanding their free services in remote clinics to ensure no woman is left behind.

a midwife attends to a pregnant woman in a clinic - Ethiopia

16 July 2020

Women living in rural areas of Ethiopia often lack access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. Family Planning Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) are expanding their free services in remote clinics to ensure no woman is left behind.

peer educators doing outreach work with sex workers providing them with information on their sexual health and contraception

03 July 2020

In 2014, Family Guidance Association Ethiopia set-up a confidential clinic in Jimma, to provide healthcare to at-risk populations and underserved populations like sex workers.

peer educators doing outreach work with sex workers providing them with information on their sexual health and contraception

03 July 2020

In 2014, Family Guidance Association Ethiopia set-up a confidential clinic in Jimma, to provide healthcare to at-risk populations and underserved populations like sex workers.

Lama Mouakea - ED of Syria Family Planning Association

12 May 2020

Nine years of war have left Syria’s infrastructure – including healthcare systems – strained and exhausted. With the outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare systems will be placed under further pressure. We talk to the Executive Director of the Syrian Family Planning Association to discuss the impact of coronavirus.

Lama Mouakea - ED of Syria Family Planning Association

12 May 2020

Nine years of war have left Syria’s infrastructure – including healthcare systems – strained and exhausted. With the outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare systems will be placed under further pressure. We talk to the Executive Director of the Syrian Family Planning Association to discuss the impact of coronavirus.

Many Women with their children attend the clinic for sexual and reproductive services, treatment and advice. .

03 November 2022

There are 19,073 refugees in Um Rakuba camp, where the Sudan Family Planning Association (SFPA) has established a sexual and reproductive health clinic to serve the needs of refugees.

Many Women with their children attend the clinic for sexual and reproductive services, treatment and advice. .

03 November 2022

There are 19,073 refugees in Um Rakuba camp, where the Sudan Family Planning Association (SFPA) has established a sexual and reproductive health clinic to serve the needs of refugees.

Youth dancers in Jimma, Ethiopia

30 July 2020

In Ethiopia, getting young people’s attention about sexual and reproductive healthcare is no easy task. But at a youth centre in Jimma, groups of young people are getting vital messages about sexual health and contraception out to their peers through dance, song, and poetry.

Youth dancers in Jimma, Ethiopia

30 July 2020

In Ethiopia, getting young people’s attention about sexual and reproductive healthcare is no easy task. But at a youth centre in Jimma, groups of young people are getting vital messages about sexual health and contraception out to their peers through dance, song, and poetry.

young people sit and listen to a sexual health peer educator

27 July 2020

Every Saturday, about 40 people gather at a youth center in Mekelle to hear about a subject they don’t get taught in schools in Ethiopia, and don’t want to discuss with their parents – sexual and reproductive health.

young people sit and listen to a sexual health peer educator

27 July 2020

Every Saturday, about 40 people gather at a youth center in Mekelle to hear about a subject they don’t get taught in schools in Ethiopia, and don’t want to discuss with their parents – sexual and reproductive health.

a midwife attends to a pregnant woman in a clinic - Ethiopia

16 July 2020

Women living in rural areas of Ethiopia often lack access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. Family Planning Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) are expanding their free services in remote clinics to ensure no woman is left behind.

a midwife attends to a pregnant woman in a clinic - Ethiopia

16 July 2020

Women living in rural areas of Ethiopia often lack access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare. Family Planning Association of Ethiopia (FGAE) are expanding their free services in remote clinics to ensure no woman is left behind.

peer educators doing outreach work with sex workers providing them with information on their sexual health and contraception

03 July 2020

In 2014, Family Guidance Association Ethiopia set-up a confidential clinic in Jimma, to provide healthcare to at-risk populations and underserved populations like sex workers.

peer educators doing outreach work with sex workers providing them with information on their sexual health and contraception

03 July 2020

In 2014, Family Guidance Association Ethiopia set-up a confidential clinic in Jimma, to provide healthcare to at-risk populations and underserved populations like sex workers.

Lama Mouakea - ED of Syria Family Planning Association

12 May 2020

Nine years of war have left Syria’s infrastructure – including healthcare systems – strained and exhausted. With the outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare systems will be placed under further pressure. We talk to the Executive Director of the Syrian Family Planning Association to discuss the impact of coronavirus.

Lama Mouakea - ED of Syria Family Planning Association

12 May 2020

Nine years of war have left Syria’s infrastructure – including healthcare systems – strained and exhausted. With the outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare systems will be placed under further pressure. We talk to the Executive Director of the Syrian Family Planning Association to discuss the impact of coronavirus.