Health

Story of Change: New Heritage combatting period poverty

Story of Change: New Heritage combatting period poverty

 In the heart of South Africa, the New Heritage Foundation (NHF) has been leading a powerful movement to combat period poverty and dismantle the stigma surrounding menstruation. Through their initiative, “Women’s Voice and […]

April 7, 2025 Themes: Health Programs: Gender Justice

Story of Change: TOFYWD empowering communities through menstrual health

Story of Change: TOFYWD empowering communities through menstrual health

In Johannesburg, South Africa, a dynamic leader is driving change through The Organisation for Youth and Women Development (TOFYWD). With a passion for social justice and a commitment to gender equality, […]

April 7, 2025 Themes: Health Programs: Gender Justice

Barometer 2024: Maternal and Menstrual Health

Barometer 2024: Maternal and Menstrual Health

Six SADC countries have now removed VAT from menstrual products, and eight countries provide menstrual hygiene products in schools, mainly in rural and disadvantaged communities.   Regional progress on reproductive health […]

March 26, 2025 Themes: Health | Reproductive health Programs: SADC Gender Protocol & Alliance

Advancing Safe Abortion Rights in the SADC Region

Advancing Safe Abortion Rights in the SADC Region

An urgent appeal for action Johannesburg, 25 March: Most countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) still do not recognise abortion as vital healthcare, resulting in significant barriers to […]

March 25, 2025 Themes: Feminism | Health Programs: SADC Gender Protocol & Alliance

Barometer 2024: Safe Abortion

Barometer 2024: Safe Abortion

11 SADC Member States have legislation that at least aligns to the Maputo Protocol, the first treaty in the world recognising abortion as a right.   Many factors can hinder access […]

March 25, 2025 Themes: Feminism | Health Programs: SADC Gender Protocol & Alliance

Southern Africa: Pushing forward on V&C amid global crisis

Southern Africa: Pushing forward on V&C amid global crisis

Johannesburg, 05 March 2025: Activists from around Southern Africa kick off a two day Summit that will feature the launch of the 15th edition of the #VoiceandChoice Barometer at a […]

March 10, 2025 Themes: GBV | Health | HIV/AIDS | LGBTI | Reproductive health Programs: Advocacy

Maur: A human story amid environmental emergency

Maur: A human story amid environmental emergency

In 1990 the inhabitants of Mare Chicose were initially relocated when it became a landfill. At the time, the government deemed it necessary to move some families living near the […]

Zim: Health Ministry signs Abortion Care Guidelines

Zim: Health Ministry signs Abortion Care Guidelines

The Acting Chief Director for Public Health, Dr W Nyamayaro, has signed off on the National Comprehensive Abortion Care (CA) guidelines for Zimbabwe after more than a year waiting period. […]

January 18, 2024 Themes: Health | Reproductive health Programs: Gender Justice

Zim: Intensifying gender inclusive Local Economic Dev.

Zim: Intensifying gender inclusive Local Economic Dev.

9 June, Harare: Gender Links Zimbabwe (GLZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works (MLGPW) is implementing the Promoting Gender Inclusive Local Economic Development programme in […]

SADC: New calls for full decriminalisation of Abortion

SADC: New calls for full decriminalisation of Abortion

By Lynette Mudekunye Johannesburg, 27 September: On Wednesday 28 September the world will observe International Safe Abortion Day. Never before has the tug-of- war over women’s rights to make choices […]

September 28, 2022 Themes: Health | Young Women Programs: Health | SADC Gender Protocol & Alliance