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Adolescents and Youth, East and Central Africa, Equity and Empowerment, Gender, gender norms, Uganda

FHI 360 developed and implemented a multicomponent mentoring program for ABYM (ages 15–24) called Young Emanzi. The program promotes positive gender norms, gender-equitable and healthy relationships, and economic productivity while also addressing the reproductive health needs of ABYM.

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Client-Centered Care, Content Partner, COVID-19, PF/RH, Gender, gender-based violence (GBV), Jhpiego, Related Health Topics, Service Delivery

Jhpiego's guide synthesizes global recommendations, current best evidence and critical resources and is organized to provide specific guidance by technical area (e.g., family planning/sexual and reproductive health, malaria, tuberculosis).

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Adolescents and Youth, Content Partner, East and Central Africa, Equity and Empowerment, PF/RH, Gender, Health Policy Plus, Malawi, Policy and Advocacy

Young leaders can be a powerful force for change, and they can be even more effective when they have access to seasoned allies. USAID's Health Policy Plus (HP+) shares insights from an intergenerational mentoring program in Malawi. Young leaders receive the support they need to engage village, district, and national stakeholders to deliver on the promises

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East and Central Africa, Gender, Uganda

Studies have shown that men are highly influential in couples’ decisions about family planning (FP) and that their engagement in FP and other health services can be beneficial to their partners, their children, and themselves. However, in many countries, deeply embedded ideas about appropriate gender roles, as well as myths and misconceptions about FP, create barriers

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Adolescents and Youth, AYSRH, Equity and Empowerment, Gender

Worldwide, girls and young women face a wide array of challenges to their health and well-being. Research on the impact of mentoring demonstrates the importance of positive role models and social support systems for improving health knowledge and outcomes. Our colleagues at FHI 360 share how they developed and implemented a multicomponent mentoring program Anyaka Makwiri

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Center for GEH, Content Partner, COVID-19, Equity and Empowerment, Gender, gender-based violence (GBV), Knowledge Management, Measurement

On the supply side, we may be able to monitor availability of family counselors and contraceptives to meet needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what of the demand side? How can we monitor shifts in women’s family planning needs and preferences in light of the social and economic shocks they are facing due to the pandemic?

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