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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.
Agnes with a client

04 July 2016

Before Agnes Nkandu found out about contraception the 24-year-old was constantly worried about getting pregnant.

Agnes with a client

04 July 2016

Before Agnes Nkandu found out about contraception the 24-year-old was constantly worried about getting pregnant.

Jasmin at the garment factory where she works

01 July 2016

Jasmin, 23, is a married female garment worker from a poverty stricken area. “Without family planning,” I would not have been able to reach this level in my job. My job is very important to me."

Jasmin at the garment factory where she works

01 July 2016

Jasmin, 23, is a married female garment worker from a poverty stricken area. “Without family planning,” I would not have been able to reach this level in my job. My job is very important to me."

Elizabeth Odhiambo is an Officer in Charge of the Makadara Health Facility in Kenya. For over ten years, Elizabeth has been overseeing the operation of the facility.  “In the years I have wor

29 June 2016

Four years ago governments and global health providers came up with a goal for an additional 120 million women to have access to contraception by 2

Elizabeth Odhiambo is an Officer in Charge of the Makadara Health Facility in Kenya. For over ten years, Elizabeth has been overseeing the operation of the facility.  “In the years I have wor

29 June 2016

Four years ago governments and global health providers came up with a goal for an additional 120 million women to have access to contraception by 2

Ima with a young patient

25 May 2016

Ima, 24, a recently qualified midwife from Indonesia, is a panellist in the Global Dialogue for Citizen-led Accountability for Women’s, Chi

Ima with a young patient

25 May 2016

Ima, 24, a recently qualified midwife from Indonesia, is a panellist in the Global Dialogue for Citizen-led Accountability for Women’s, Chi

pregnant teenager

17 May 2016

Girls age 15 to 19 with a diagnosis of a major mental illness are almost three times as likely to give birth as adolescents without mental health issues. Education is key.

pregnant teenager

17 May 2016

Girls age 15 to 19 with a diagnosis of a major mental illness are almost three times as likely to give birth as adolescents without mental health issues. Education is key.

Girl

04 February 2016

Imagine this: You’re pregnant, living at home, expecting to give birth in a few weeks’ time with the assistance of staff at your local clinic. But then disaster strikes.

Girl

04 February 2016

Imagine this: You’re pregnant, living at home, expecting to give birth in a few weeks’ time with the assistance of staff at your local clinic. But then disaster strikes.

Agnes with a client

04 July 2016

Before Agnes Nkandu found out about contraception the 24-year-old was constantly worried about getting pregnant.

Agnes with a client

04 July 2016

Before Agnes Nkandu found out about contraception the 24-year-old was constantly worried about getting pregnant.

Jasmin at the garment factory where she works

01 July 2016

Jasmin, 23, is a married female garment worker from a poverty stricken area. “Without family planning,” I would not have been able to reach this level in my job. My job is very important to me."

Jasmin at the garment factory where she works

01 July 2016

Jasmin, 23, is a married female garment worker from a poverty stricken area. “Without family planning,” I would not have been able to reach this level in my job. My job is very important to me."

Elizabeth Odhiambo is an Officer in Charge of the Makadara Health Facility in Kenya. For over ten years, Elizabeth has been overseeing the operation of the facility.  “In the years I have wor

29 June 2016

Four years ago governments and global health providers came up with a goal for an additional 120 million women to have access to contraception by 2

Elizabeth Odhiambo is an Officer in Charge of the Makadara Health Facility in Kenya. For over ten years, Elizabeth has been overseeing the operation of the facility.  “In the years I have wor

29 June 2016

Four years ago governments and global health providers came up with a goal for an additional 120 million women to have access to contraception by 2

Ima with a young patient

25 May 2016

Ima, 24, a recently qualified midwife from Indonesia, is a panellist in the Global Dialogue for Citizen-led Accountability for Women’s, Chi

Ima with a young patient

25 May 2016

Ima, 24, a recently qualified midwife from Indonesia, is a panellist in the Global Dialogue for Citizen-led Accountability for Women’s, Chi

pregnant teenager

17 May 2016

Girls age 15 to 19 with a diagnosis of a major mental illness are almost three times as likely to give birth as adolescents without mental health issues. Education is key.

pregnant teenager

17 May 2016

Girls age 15 to 19 with a diagnosis of a major mental illness are almost three times as likely to give birth as adolescents without mental health issues. Education is key.

Girl

04 February 2016

Imagine this: You’re pregnant, living at home, expecting to give birth in a few weeks’ time with the assistance of staff at your local clinic. But then disaster strikes.

Girl

04 February 2016

Imagine this: You’re pregnant, living at home, expecting to give birth in a few weeks’ time with the assistance of staff at your local clinic. But then disaster strikes.