Policies

South Africa: Sanitary Dignity Policy Framework, 2019

A policy framework that aims to promote sanitary dignity and products to indigent persons. Download the resource

June 13, 2019

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Policy Information Note 2018

This note provides country of origin information (COI) and analysis of COI for use by the UK’s Home Office decision makers handling particular types of protection and human rights claims […]

April 30, 2018

South African: National Integrated SRHR Policy 2018

To provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive services in an equitable and rights based approach, in order to achieve health for all citizens of South Africa. Download the resource

March 13, 2018

South Africa: Draft policy on the management of learner pregnancy in schools 2018

Draft policy on the management of learner pregnancy in schools. Learner pregnancy compromises the planned elimination of gender disparities in education with implications for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of universal […]

February 23, 2018

Zambia: SRHR UNFPA Report in Zambia 2017

Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Zambia. Reporting on progress, gaps, and existing challenges in SRHR. Download the resource

June 14, 2017

Tanzania: National Health Policy, 2017

Gives more attention to the quality of health services in tandem with the pursuit of universal access through ensuring that government policies, legislation, strategies, institutions and programmes enable the consistent implementation […]

May 17, 2017

Malawi: National SRHR Policy 2017-2022

Provides a framework for provision of accessible, acceptable and affordable, comprehensive SRHR services to all women, men, and young people of Malawi through informed choice to enable them attain their […]

January 14, 2017

Madagascar: Abortion policy

Shows grounds on which abortion is permitted. Download the resource

April 14, 2016

Zambia: National Gender Policy 2014

The National Gender Policy ensures the attainment of gender equality in the development process by redressing the existing gender imbalances. It also provides for equal opportunities for women and men […]

September 12, 2014

Zimbabwe: GL Policy Brief on LGBTIAQ 2013

This policy brief is part of a Gender Links series on controversial issues that intersect with its work. LGBTIAQ equality is connected to many other rights including gender equality. Download […]

November 14, 2013

Namibia: Sector Policy on Inclusive Education, 2013

The policy aims for an inclusive education and training system for Namibia. It directs the education sector to adopt flexible and holistic approaches to budgeting, programme planning and development, and […]

May 17, 2013

South Africa: National Contraception and Family Planning Policy Service Delivery Guidelines,

The guidelines work together with the National Contraception guidelines to address both contraceptive and fertility planning. Download the resource

December 17, 2012