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A voice from Gaza: 5 reasons why being a woman and mother in Rafah is so hard
Farah* is a 27-year-old...
Myths and misconceptions around Sexual and Reproductive Health: Canada edition – Part 2
Talking about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) can feel uncomfortable and awkward for many people. Many of us have experiences that can be scary, embarrassing, confusing or even funny. In this episode, Youth Champions Amal and Lauren are joined by Amanda, a SHE SOARS* Youth Advisory Board member in Uganda, to share stories they received from women and girls around the world about their first periods and the fear, confusion and stigma they faced. They discuss their personal experiences and insight on the stories, and how we can work towards normalizing conversations about menstrual cycles to help break the stigma.
Myths and misconceptions around Sexual and Reproductive Health: Zambia edition – Part 1
Talking about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) can feel uncomfortable and awkward for many people. Many of us have experiences that can be scary, embarrassing, confusing or even funny. In this episode, Youth Champions Amal and Lauren are joined by Amanda, a SHE SOARS* Youth Advisory Board member in Uganda, to share stories they received from women and girls around the world about their first periods and the fear, confusion and stigma they faced. They discuss their personal experiences and insight on the stories, and how we can work towards normalizing conversations about menstrual cycles to help break the stigma.
100 days of darkness and destruction in Gaza: Urgent Focus on Maternal and Reproductive Health Needed
CARE is gravely concerned about the mounting levels of hunger and the catastrophic and life-threatening conditions pregnant women, young mothers, and newborns are facing in Gaza.
She speaks out: Sexual and Reproductive Health stories around the world – Part 2
Talking about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) can feel uncomfortable and awkward for many people. Many of us have experiences that can be scary, embarrassing, confusing or even funny. In this episode, Youth Champions Amal and Lauren are joined by Amanda, a SHE SOARS* Youth Advisory Board member in Uganda, to share stories they received from women and girls around the world about their first periods and the fear, confusion and stigma they faced. They discuss their personal experiences and insight on the stories, and how we can work towards normalizing conversations about menstrual cycles to help break the stigma.
She speaks out: Sexual and Reproductive Health stories around the world – Part 1
Talking about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) can feel uncomfortable and awkward for many people. Many of us have experiences that can be scary, embarrassing, confusing or even funny. In this episode, Youth Champions Amal and Lauren are joined by Amanda, a SHE SOARS* Youth Advisory Board member in Uganda, to share stories they received from women and girls around the world about their first periods and the fear, confusion and stigma they faced. They discuss their personal experiences and insight on the stories, and how we can work towards normalizing conversations about menstrual cycles to help break the stigma.
SHE SOARS podcast: Engaging men and boys in gender equality – Part 2
Men and boys are key players in shifting harmful gender norms around the world and addressing gender-based violence. In this episode, Youth Champion, Mishika, speaks with Josephine and Charles, who are leading this work in Uganda through the SHE SOARS* project. As a male role model, Charles encourages men and boys to learn more about themselves, reflect on their roles and attitudes in family life, and shift social norms towards greater equality. As a Gender Coordinator, Josephine helps develop the curriculum for the boys’ groups and engages communities in the project. They share their experiences and stories about what they have encountered through their work of engaging men and boys in gender equality. Join the discussion leading into the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence!