Adolescent SRHR Work in Africa
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Africa: Advancing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights at the ACERWC
At the recent session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, the Center worked to influence policies and practices across the continent.
Right to Health Bench Book: Select Decisions, Issues and Themes (Kenya)
The Constitution of Kenya enshrines the right to health under the Bill of Rights. Notably, before the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, social and economic rights were not justiciable. Now, however, jurisprudence on [...]
Report: Implementation Hearing on Communication No. 0012/Com/001/2019, Legal and Human Rights Centre and Center for Reproductive Rights (on behalf of Tanzanian girls) v. United Republic of Tanzania
This report summarizes an implementation hearing held October 9, 2024, during the 44th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), to assess the level of [...]
Addressing Policy and Legal Aspects of SRHR at the Girl Up Kenya Leadership Summit 2024
Center side event worked to educate and empower girls and young women about their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Oral Statement for the 44th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)
Presented by the Center for Reproductive Rights to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) in October 2024, this statement emphasizes the need for comprehensive policies that provide [...]
Impact Report: 2024 Girl Up Kenya Leadership Summit
The Center for Reproductive Rights' Africa team participated in the Girl Up Kenya Leadership Summit—an annual program that aims to empower girls and young women to take action in advancing gender equality—from July 26–27, 2024, [...]
Teenage Pregnancy in Africa: An Analysis and Framework for Reform
One in five African teenage girls experiences pregnancy before turning 19. This ACERWC report—supported by the Center—outlines how the crisis can be reformed through education, human rights frameworks, and community intervention.
Involving Adolescents in SRHR Conversations: Uganda Boy Speaks Before East African Assembly
The event was part of efforts by the Center’s Africa team and its partners to have boys and girls share their experiences and concerns about sexual and reproductive health and rights issues.
Adolescent Voices Matter: The Inspiring Journey of Brian Kumakech, a 15-Year-Old Reproductive Health Champion
Uganda adolescent addresses the East African Legislative Assembly about sexual and reproductive health and rights issues and concerns.
Teenage Pregnancy in Africa—Status, Progress and Challenges (ACERWC Report)
This report by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child was developed in partnership and with contributions from the African Child Policy Forum, Plan International, and the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Joint Statement by CSOs Working on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Challenging Utterances Undermining the Right to Access Education for Pregnant Learners in Kenya
“The right to education… is an essential right for children, which has a long-lasting effect on the well-being of children. Education determines the future of children… The obligation of States to respect the right to [...]
Kenyan Court Exonerates Health Care Provider and Mother of Adolescent Girl from Abortion Charges
Case’s dismissal aligns with earlier rulings that abortion is a health care right under the Kenyan Constitution.
Center Continues Work to Enforce the Constitutional Right to Abortion in Kenya
Hearing being today in case concerning the unjust prosecution of a health care provider and the mother of an adolescent girl treated for serious pregnancy complications.
Report: Legal and Human Rights Centre and Center for Reproductive Rights (on behalf of Tanzanian girls) v. The United Republic of Tanzania
In June 2019, the Legal and Human Rights Centre and Center for Reproductive Rights filed a case against the United Republic of Tanzania before the African Committe of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of [...]
Twitter Space Panel: Adolescents’ SRHR and Access to Education
This panel marking the International Day of Education examined the ACERWC's decision on Tanzanian girls' access to education.
African Committee Recommends Tanzania Reform Policies That Barred Pregnant Girls from School
Ruling by ACERWC in case brought by the Center and its partner marks a victory for adolescent girls in Tanzania and beyond.
ACERWC Ruling in Legal and Human Rights Centre and Centre for Reproductive Rights v United Republic of Tanzania
On September 15, 2022, the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) issued this decision, Communication No: 0012/Com/001/2019 Decision No 002/2022, in the case Legal and Human Rights Centre [...]
Kenyan High Court Affirms the Right to Abortion Under the Constitution and Directs Parliament to Enact Reforms
Landmark ruling in case defending a minor and a clinician will protect patients and providers from arrest and prosecution for seeking and providing abortion services.
Withdrawal of Grade 7 Textbooks from Mozambique Education Curriculum Over Sex Topics
PRESS STATEMENT 02.18.2022 Statement by Evelyne Opondo, Senior Regional Director for Africa, Center for Reproductive Rights: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) notes with concern, the move by the Ministry of Education in the [...]
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