Health

 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]