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Commemorating DSW’S 30th Anniversary – in Ethiopia!
While observing Covid restriction measures, more than sixty stakeholders came together to help launch a newly extended project in Ethiopia. During the launch, a brief pause was arranged to honor DSW’s 30th anniversary. This event spells the first (of many!)...
Kenya: Unsung reproductive health champion of Bungoma
Each day she sets out to speak to young women and girls about family planning or safe motherhood, Rahma Issa, 24, comes face to face with how myths about the use of contraceptives are entrenched in her western Kenyan community. And so, when she explains various...
What women in leadership really means
The 8th of March is a day that is marked every year across the world with celebrations of women’s achievements in different fields, from science to the creative arts, sports to business. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is women in leadership....
You can be HIV positive and still lead a healthy life – The story of a DSW champion from Kenya
Since the pandemic began, many youth who are HIV-positive have been shying away from going to health facilities to get their antiretroviral drugs for fear of being tested for Covid-19. Reports indicate most stopped the visits after they were told people living with...
Ethiopia: Caring for the Community during COVID-19
Despite the ongoing hardships caused by current situation, DSW Ethiopia continued its commitment of providing young people with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services. This was achieved by integrating COVID-19 prevention measures and tailored...
Celebrating women’s contributions to science and global health
From COVID-19 to climate change, tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues relies on harnessing the potential of everyone, regardless of gender. Continued under-representation and perpetuated stereotypes have long plagued women’s contributions to science and...
Lifting of Mexico City policy good for reproductive healthcare in Kenya
The recent executive action of repealing of the Mexico City policy by US President Joe Biden is welcome news for reproductive healthcare in Kenya. The Mexico City policy, commonly referred to as the global gag rule, bans U.S. government's assistance for non-profit...
Female Genital Mutilation – Numbers are Increasing
It is shocking to imaging that even in 2021, over 200 million women worldwide are affected by Female Genital mutilation (FGM). What’s even worse is the knowledge that the number of cases are actually on the rise. According to the current World Population Report by the...
SRHR central to achieving SDGs
Promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all is essential if we are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and leave no one behind. DSW, together with the International Planned Parenthood Federation - European Network (IPPF EN),...
What does Horizon Europe mean for PRND R&I?
Today, the European Commission (EC) celebrates the symbolic launch of Horizon Europe. After more than three years of fierce negotiations, the 9th research and innovation framework programme is ready to begin but Horizon Europe still leaves some questions unanswered....