8th RHNK Pan-African AYSRHR Scientific Conference

The Reproductive Health Network Kenya (RHNK) will host its 8th Pan-African Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AYSRHR) Scientific Conference with the Ministry of Health as the official partner. The conference is an annual event that brings government officials, civil society, academia, the private sector, faith-based organizations, grass roots organizations and other partners, interested in the pursuit of sexual and reproductive health and rights across the region to share experiences in advancing access to comprehensive SRH information and services. The conference also provides a platform for stakeholders to network and engage with donor organizations.

Last year’s conference themed “Priorities for Advancing AYSRHR in Africa” attracted more than 800 delegates from Eastern and Southern parts of Africa, with over 200 abstracts (oral and poster) and over 22 panel discussions and side events presentations, which provided insights and learning on priorities for advancing AYSRHR that further provided directions for future efforts in advancing AYSRHR service delivery within the region. During the conference, stakeholders made commitments cutting across innovative digital health solutions, community-based norms shifting and narrative change interventions, integrating AYSRHR as part of the development agenda, gender equity and social inclusion, policy advocacy for AYSRHR inclusion in UHC agenda, funding models and best practices/innovations in service delivery.

Feminist Opportunities Now (FON) Project

FON contributes to the eradication of gender-based violence worldwide through flexible funding. The Feminist Opportunities Now (FON) project aims to strengthen feminist movements by providing grants, particularly to small, unregistered organizations. With a budget of 7 million euros, FON also offers long-term mentoring and tailored training. Additionally, the project includes an action-research component to ensure the expansion and sustainability of these approaches.