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Apr 13, 2015
6 min

Ethiopia and Rwanda share best practices in addressing sexual reproductive health needs for young pe

[:en]As progress continues towards the ESA Commitment targets, it is crucial that countries are continuously sharing information and...

Mar 21, 2015
1 min

World Poetry Day Contest Winner Announced!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our World Poetry Day contest. Every submission was so beautiful and thoughtful – it is...

Mar 6, 2015
2 min

Enter now! Young People Today Poetry Contest

[:en]Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO once said: “every poem is unique but each reflects the universal in human experience, the...

Mar 2, 2015
6 min

UNESCO trains journalists on life-saving information for young people in South Sudan

[:en]By Taban Robert Aggrey In December, UNESCO in partnership with UNFPA and the South Sudan AIDS Commission, trained over 20...

Dec 7, 2014
5 min

That’s a wrap! Outtakes from the Pre-Youth Symposium

[:en]Over the past three days 173 young people from 28 countries across Africa were brought together at the Pre-Youth Symposium in...

Dec 1, 2014
2 min

Take a stand on World AIDS Day

[:en]Today marks World AIDS Day. Every year, December 1st is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of...

Nov 6, 2014
4 min

Education plays key role in ending teenage pregnancy across Eastern and Southern Africa

[:en]Every girl has the right to complete a quality education – however, the realities are that many do not make it through to their...

Oct 20, 2014
2 min

Workshops held at The National Cultural Festival in Mozambique

Every two years, the Ministry of Culture organizes the National Cultural Festival in the province of Inhambane in Mozambique. The...

Oct 5, 2014
2 min

Equipping Teachers for Sexuality Education Curriculum

5 October 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of World Teachers’ Day. Education is only as good as its teachers. They are central to ensuring...

Sep 30, 2014
5 min

South Sudan Ministry of Education prepares integration of sexuality education into curriculum

[:en]By Taban Robert Aggrey National Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) has been preparing for the integration of...

Aug 29, 2014
3 min

Preparing Teachers to Close the Knowledge and Skills Gap in Sexuality Education

A regional meeting was held this week to focus on teacher training in comprehensive sexuality education in Eastern and Southern Africa....

Aug 22, 2014
4 min

Sexuality Education for Youth – Key in Preventing the Spread of HIV in Zambia

[:en]Sexuality education and the provision of services for adolescents and young people are at the heart of a recently launched national...

Aug 14, 2014
2 min

Ensuring Impact: Creating Standard Monitoring and Evaluation for Education’s Response to HIV a

We know education is critical to the prevention of HIV and AIDS across Eastern and Southern Africa – but how do we measure its impact?...

Aug 2, 2014
3 min

Are generics really cheaper than brand-name medicaments?

Today there is ton of incalculable condition which force a person to take drugs. An internet pharmacy can provide you with an easy way to...

Aug 2, 2014
3 min

Are generic drugs as good as brand-name drugs?

Families in Europe who are facing some health problem, such families can order drugs online without order. Unless you have questions...

Jul 30, 2014
5 min

First Lady of Malawi joins High Level Group on ESA Commitment

[:en]The First Lady of Malawi, Madame Gertrude Mutharika, became the latest member to join the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA)...

Jul 24, 2014
3 min

Zambia’s call to action on Child marriage

[:en]Child marriage remains a prevalent issue across the country of Zambia. According to the 2007 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey,...

Jul 23, 2014
1 min

Collaboration and support from Germany on ESA Commitment

Support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (GIZ) to the ESA Commitment continues. Last week, Prof....

Jul 19, 2014
1 min

Why act now for young people today?

An initiative that brings together policy makers, young people and civil society to strengthen sexuality education and reproductive and...

Jun 2, 2014
3 min

ESA Commitment Update

[:en]Country information meetings have taken place in 14 countries with further meetings or alternative processes being planned for the...