Author: Somila Mjekula

  • The boys talk the talk: Young women’s restricted role in Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights work 

    The boys talk the talk: Young women’s restricted role in Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights work 

    Women’s autonomy over their sexual and reproductive lives largely remains constrained. This is not only exclusive to developing nations, but a global phenomenon. It was only a year ago when we were rightly disturbed by the Roe vs Wade headlines affecting women’s reproductive rights in the United States. Indeed, compared to young men, young women […]

  • Reclaiming the Power: Strengthening youth partnership in SRHR

    Reclaiming the Power: Strengthening youth partnership in SRHR

    At the heart of Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) is the idea that everyone has the right to make decisions about their own body and health. This includes young people who are often overlooked or excluded from conversations about SRHR. Yet, young people are the most affected by SRHR issues. Fortunately, we have an […]

  • Call for Applications: Action Learning Groups

    Call for Applications: Action Learning Groups

    The YIELD Hub increases young people’s partnership in AYSRHR by facilitating cross-stakeholder action learning processes and influencing norm change. We offer a unique space and approach for committed stakeholders to come together to learn, share and align for normative change. – Action learning groups tor – We use action learning to develop new and creative […]