WGNRR - Africa

Violence against women is a global epidemic that undermines their safety, dignity, and freedom. It is also a direct violation of their SRHR. Every woman deserves to live a life free from violence and with full access to the resources and support she needs to thrive.Together, we can break the cycle of abuse by ensuring survivors have access to justice, healthcare, and education. Join us in standing against violence and advocating for SRHR services that empower women to reclaim their lives. 👉 Take action today: Share this message and demand an end to GBV! #16Days #ENDviolence #NoExcuse #SRHR4All

The new edition of our Grassroots Voice Newsletter is out! Find out what WGNRR Africa and its partners have been up to in September and October 2024. Get a glimpse of 2024 International Safe Abortion Day(September 28)and explore valuable resources and exciting opportunities as well. Don’t miss a beat – a simple tap is all it takes. Click here 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/48CDVPT and ensure you’re always in the know by hitting that subscribe button (link in our bio)! 💌📲

One of the local media proffesional from Nuru FM trained by @wgnrrafrica has successfully collected, documented and disseminated a documentary on the status of male involvement in maternal and child health in Iringa Municipality. The documentary digs the real-time situation, supportive evidence, insights from men, women and the District Nutrition Coordinator who showcase how men in Iringa Municipal support their pregnant wives from conception to birth and post-birth period. The District Nutrition Coordinator confirms the meaningful involvement of men in maternal and child health programs. The documentary is a result of local media training held by @wgnrrafrica in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Tanzania on collection , documentation and Dissemination of SRHR stories.Read more👉 https://lnkd.in/d774792f available in bio)

WGNRR Africa brought together dedicated Reproductive Rights Defenders (RRDs) in a meeting aimed at advancing reproductive justice in Tanzania. RRDs comprising representatives from the Coalition to Address Maternal Mortality due to Abortion and its Complications (CAMMAC), women's human rights organizations, legal experts, and media professionals gathered to review and refine advocacy strategies to protect reproductive rights in Tanzania and ensure that survivors of rape, incest, sexual assault, and defilement have access to reproductive justice Discussions focused on using different advocacy strategies to protect reproductive rights, including the domestication of the Maputo Protocol as an essential policy framework to advance sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in Tanzania.

@wgnrr Africa’s Regional Program Manager participated in the Beijing +30 Consultation Meeting for Eastern Africa in Nairobi, uniting representatives from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia, and Ethiopia. The focus was on progress regarding the 12 areas outlined in the Beijing Platform for Action. Key issues highlighted included the gaps in women's health rights, particularly restrictive abortion laws in Tanzania despite commitments under the Maputo Protocol. The outcomes of this meeting will inform the upcoming Africa CSOs Consultation meeting on Beijing +30 in Addis Ababa. Collective strength is essential to hold leaders accountable to their commitments under regional and International agreements. Together, we advocate for the rights and health of women across the region!

To increase community support toward youth access to SRHR information and services in Morogoro Municipality, Youth and Women-led grassroots organisations, namely Bassa Tanzania with support from @wgnrrafrica, organized a community dialogue in Morogoro. This gathering brought together key community stakeholders—including teachers, parents, healthcare providers, traditional and religious leaders, local government authorities, ward decision-makers ,representatives of People Living with Disabilities, local CSOs —to discuss challenges faced by marginalized and hard to reach youth communities and collectively identify strategies for improving and sustaining youth-friendly SRHR services in the municipality. As a result, participants committed to actively support and prioritize youth SRHR issues in their respective capacities and roles. “As local leaders, we are pledging to make youth SRH a permanent agenda item in our WDC meetings,” stated the WEO of Mwembesongo ward.

WGNRR Africa's Peer Educators (PEs) under the Sauti Ya Vijana (SYV) project in Tanzania are making the waves! In its Monitoring By Walking Around (MBWA) approach, WGNRR Africa's team attended 3 impactful CSE sessions by 3 dedicated Peer Educators in 3 different schools in Mlimba District of Morogoro region. The visits are part of the ongoing monitoring and mentorship exercise undertaken by WGNRR Africa in different implementation districts of the implementation of the SYV project in Morogoro and Iringa regions/Tanzania. The visits consist of assessing PEs' ability to provide crucial SRHR information and gauging young people's awareness on the same. The results are in, and they're inspiring! 📊 Teacher Mlay from Miembeni Secondary School (one of the visited schools) shares: 'We appreciate the Peer Educators' efforts. They're not just providing SRHR information; they've established a club in our school. Before the project, we had a pregnancy case. But since this program started? Zero pregnancy or abortion. From school clubs to community outreach, Peer Educators are making a real difference. Want to be part of this life-changing journey? Join us in empowering youth and spreading #SRHR4ALL

At the Tanzania Health Summit 2024 our Regional Programs Manager delivered a powerful message on the transformative potential of strategic litigation in reforming Tanzania’s abortion laws. Drawing inspiration from across Africa, she shared compelling success stories👇 🇹🇿 Spotlighted the success of Rebeka Gyumi’s 2019 case in Tanzania, which used Article 6 of the Maputo Protocol to challenge child marriage laws 🇰🇪 Celebrated Kenya’s triumph in restoring safe abortion guidelines through litigation. 🇲🇼 Highlighted Malawi’s Nachingwe case influenced the development of the Termination of Pregnancy Bill. Despite legal challenges, Tanzania’s ratification of the Maputo Protocol without reservations gives us a key opportunity to push for clear laws that protect victims of rape, incest, and sexual assault to access Safe and Legal Abortion. #SRHR4All

Get ready for an exciting conversation at the Tanzania Health Summit (THS) 2024! WGNRR Africa is attending the THS 2024 in Zanzibar from October 1st-3rd at Fumba Town. Stay tuned: on October 2nd, our Regional Program Manager will be speaking on an important topic: "How Strategic Litigation can pave the way for the domestication of Maputo protocol in Tanzania", showcasing success stories from other countries. Don't plan to miss this conversation. It will be taking place at Beit el Sahel hall from 12:00pm to 13:30pm 🌍✨ #TanzaniaHealthSummit2024 #MaputoProtocol #SRHR

On September 28, WGNRR Africa in partnership with the Coalition to Address Maternal Mobirdity and Mortality due to Abortion and its Complications (CAMMAC) gathered over 35 representatives from 17 organizations, including legal experts, healthcare providers, youth activists, and media professionals, to unite for reproductive justice in Tanzania. Under the theme “Collective Voice for Change,” the discussion was on legal and social barriers to abortion access and the urgent need for reform. Together, we amplify #AbortionSolidarity, calling for decriminalization, safe abortion access, and bodily autonomy for all. Let’s continue pushing for a future where everyone can make informed decisions about their bodies and lives. Read more👉 https://bit.ly/3ZL5a8O( link available in bio) and share in the comments 💬 how you or your organization marked #September28 this year!