Under Uganda’s COVID-19 lockdown, and other reproductive health supplies have been in short supply. , with partners, make these items available through a popular ride-hailing app.
For nearly three decades, Ukraine has seen a steady decline in its population numbers. To address the issue, the government in partnership with and , launched a pilot project to provide the families of new-borns with a one-time ‘baby box’ that contains a range of essential items for infants. The provision of baby boxes helps ensure equal access to early childcare products based on universally accepted standards, during the critical first weeks of a child’s life.
As COVID-19 takes a staggering toll on people, communities and economies everywhere, not everyone is affected equally. Women, who account for the largest share of front-line health workers, are disproportionately exposed to the coronavirus. As countries are on lockdown and health systems struggle to cope, sexual and reproductive health services are being side-lined and gender-based violence is on the rise. On 11 July, World Population Day, the 51³Ô¹Ï aims to raise awareness about the sexual and reproductive health needs and vulnerabilities of women and girls during the pandemic.
Twenty-five years ago, at the (ICPD), the world agreed that sexual and reproductive health is a human right, that no mother should die while giving life, and that gender-based violence and discrimination have no place in our world. From 12-14 November, governments, advocates, health organizations and others will gather at the Nairobi Summit on , to mobilize the political will and financial commitments to advance the goals of the ICPD and secure the rights and dignity of all.