BY ERMIYAS MALES With all students resuming their studies, a fundamental change arises – the way we educate particularly with respect to human sexuality is completely altered. It is necessary…
For young people to have positive internet experiences, consent must be emphasized.
By Purity Nthiana Over the past couple of years, we have tried to make reproductive health issues among young girls a topic of seriousness. So it is joyous and triumph…
"By educating teenagers of both genders on menstrual health hygiene management, comprehensive sex education will go a long way in promoting proper menstrual hygiene and ending period shame. Through sensitization on the proper and consistent use of contraceptives, CSE will contribute to lower rates of STIs and unintended pregnancies"
BY KELVIN MOKAYA: Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) extends beyond mere conversations about sex, embracing a wide array of critical topics...
School holidays should not be used to stop reproductive health and rights learning, but rather to reinforce and expand on it.
The Ministry of Education should come up with a strategy of re-admitting pregnant mothers who dropped out of school during early pregnancies through the Return to School Policy.
If different stakeholders at different levels cooperate and show commitment in this fight then as a country we shall achieve a great transformation including communities with higher rates of educated young people.
To turn a blind eye to these evolving tactics would be a betrayal of future generations. A concerted effort is imperative, uniting law enforcement, community leaders, educators, and health professionals in a common goal: to eradicate the social endorsement of FGM, to embolden girls to defend their own well-being, and to sever the cycle of abuse, thus illuminating a path towards a future untainted by the specter of FGM.
navigate menstruation with confidence and dignity. It is imperative for the government through the Ministry of Education and Health, parents, teachers, and civil society organizations to work jointly to provide supportive atmospheres in schools to empower girls to manage their menstruation with confidence and dignity. Through concerted efforts, we can create more inclusive and equitable environments for all students in schools.