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Thuthukile Mbatha, ARASA Regional Advocacy Lead, speaking during a Training of Trainers Programme for the She Learns Project in Zimbabwe on 2 September 2023 on the role of the media in eradicating stigma and discrimination on sexual reproductive health for adolescent girls and young women.
Media role in eradicating stigma in sexual reproductive health
What is bodily autonomy and integrity? Hear more from some of the Members of Parliament ARASA works with in East and Southern Africa for people to exercise agency over their bodies!
Bodily Autonomy and Integrity Teaser
Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe supported by Athena Network in partnership with ARASA conducted a training of trainers programme on a tool kit developed collaboratively by the two organisations to strengthen #SRHR advocacy for adolescent girls & young women. The TOT was held in Harare & attended by about 50 adolescent girls and young women from across Zimbabwe. The toolkit is part of a #She Learns Programme that focuses on intersectional feminism that emphasises collaboration and a non-hierarchical environment and is implemented in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and Namibia. The programme is driven by young women who want to be meaningfully involved in making change in their lives regarding feminist research skills, SRHR and human rights advocacy in their own countries and communities. At the end of the two-day TOT held on 2 and 3 September 2023, the AGYW Zimbabwe group endorsed the She Learns Young Feminist HIV Manifesto- as the Zimbabwe voice and demands on ending gender based violence, HIV and addressing SRHR needs. The Manifesto, will be a regional guide for the world they wish to live in representing AGYW from the She Learns Project countries, will form part of the collective voices of adolescent girls and young women from the five countries. Some of the key issues covered in the Manifesto include: Access to youth friendly health-care and SRH services, Access to contraceptives Access to safe abortion Access to comprehensive sexuality education An end to early forced marriage and genital mutilation Universal health coverage Pandemic preparedness and response Ruvimbo Stacey Mapfumo from Harare, Zimbabwe speaks about period poverty on the sidelines of the TOT.
Young Feminist voice speaks on Period Poverty
Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe supported by Athena Network in partnership with ARASA conducted a training of trainers programme on a tool kit developed collaboratively by the two organisations to strengthen #SRHR advocacy for adolescent girls & young women. The TOT was held in Harare & attended by about 50 adolescent girls and young women from across Zimbabwe. The toolkit is part of a #She Learns Programme that focuses on intersectional feminism that emphasises collaboration and a non-hierarchical environment and is implemented in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and Namibia. The programme is driven by young women who want to be meaningfully involved in making change in their lives regarding feminist research skills, SRHR and human rights advocacy in their own countries and communities. At the end of the two-day TOT held on 2 and 3 September 2023, the AGYW Zimbabwe group endorsed the She Learns Young Feminist HIV Manifesto- as the Zimbabwe voice and demands on ending gender based violence, HIV and addressing SRHR needs. The Manifesto, will be a regional guide for the world they wish to live in representing AGYW from the She Learns Project countries, will form part of the collective voices of adolescent girls and young women from the five countries. Some of the key issues covered in the Manifesto include: Access to youth friendly health-care and SRH services, Access to contraceptives Access to safe abortion Access to comprehensive sexuality education An end to early forced marriage and genital mutilation Universal health coverage Pandemic preparedness and response Thuthukile Mbatha, ARASA regional Advocacy Lead speaking after the TOT in Zimbabwe.
ARASA Regional Advocacy lead speaks about HIV and SRH Manifesto for adolescent girls & young women
Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe supported by Athena Network in partnership with ARASA conducted a training of trainers programme on a tool kit developed collaboratively by the two organisations to strengthen #SRHR advocacy for adolescent girls & young women. The TOT was held in Harare & attended by about 50 adolescent girls and young women from across Zimbabwe. The toolkit is part of a #She Learns Programme that focuses on intersectional feminism that emphasises collaboration and a non-hierarchical environment and is implemented in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and Namibia. The programme is driven by young women who want to be meaningfully involved in making change in their lives regarding feminist research skills, SRHR and human rights advocacy in their own countries and communities. At the end of the two-day TOT held on 2 and 3 September 2023, the AGYW Zimbabwe group endorsed the She Learns Young Feminist HIV Manifesto- as the Zimbabwe voice and demands on ending gender based violence, HIV and addressing SRHR needs. The Manifesto, will be a regional guide for the world they wish to live in representing AGYW from the She Learns Project countries, will form part of the collective voices of adolescent girls and young women from the five countries. Some of the key issues covered in the Manifesto include: Access to youth friendly health-care and SRH services, Access to contraceptives Access to safe abortion Access to comprehensive sexuality education An end to early forced marriage and genital mutilation Universal health coverage Pandemic preparedness and response Nyasha Museruka, the She Learns Focal Person for Zimbabwe Speaks on the TOT and the Manifesto.
She Learns Zimbabwe Focal Person Speaks on HIV and SRH Manifesto for adolescent girls & young women
This animation video is a guide for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) on how they can protect and promote Bodily Autonomy and Integrity (BAI) as part of ARASA's BAI Campaign . Examples of bodily autonomy being violated include denial of access to contraception, safe abortions, laws that criminalise same sex and the restriction of the number of children one can have. What is the role of NHRIs in protection of such rights?
Role of National Human Rights Institutions on the protection of Bodily Autonomy and Integrity
ARASA in partnership with Athena Network facilitated the participation of young women from East and Southern Africa to participate in the Women Deliver Conference 2023. Some of the young women are from Namibia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Running under the theme Spaces, Solidarity and Solutions, Women Deliver (WD2023) ran from 17 to 20 July 2023. The participation of the young women at the global feminist space, helped in creating conducive spaces for young women to engage, network and contribute to the issues that affect them, especially contributing to the global agenda and one of ARASA’s objectives is to help amplify the voices of vulnerable groups, young women and adolescent girls included. Here more from Ningisheni Nghitotowela, one of the young women we supported to attend the Women Deliver Conference.
Young women voices @ #WD2023 Ningisheni Nghitotowela, Namibia
ARASA in partnership with Athena Network facilitated the participation of young women from East and Southern Africa to participate in the Women Deliver Conference 2023. Some of the young women are from Namibia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Running under the theme Spaces, Solidarity and Solutions, Women Deliver (WD2023) ran from 17 to 20 July 2023. The participation of the young women at the global feminist space, helped in creating conducive spaces for young women to engage, network and contribute to the issues that affect them, especially contributing to the global agenda and one of ARASA’s objectives is to help amplify the voices of vulnerable groups, young women and adolescent girls included. Here more details from Nyasha Museruka, one of the young women from Zimbabwe supported by ARASA.
Young women voices @ #WD2023 Nyasha Museruka, Zimbabwe
Thuthukile Mbatha, ARASA Regional Advocacy Lead is interviewed by Eye on SADC on what it means for ARASA to participate in the International AIDS Society (IAS) 12th Conference taking place in Brisbane, Australia from 23 to 26 July 2023. Thuthukile is in Australia representing ARASA together with Doctor Brighton Chizhande, ARASA Regional Grants, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. Thuthukile said: "Running under the theme, "Evolving Clinical Perspectives in HIV," the conference offers an opportunity for ARASA to learn about the new strategies in HIV prevention, how the pandemic has evolved as well as the new science behind HIV prevention and treatment. One of ARASA's programme strategies on HIV prevention is evidence based research and the conference is offering such opportunities to learn from. What is unique about the IAS 2023 is that over and above HIV science, it is also focusing on human rights. This is a holistic approach to HIV prevention and treatment as it looks at the science, the person , the person's rights and the political environment that surrounds persons infected and affected by HIV. Medicine may not work if I am hungry, discriminated and if I am illegal because of my sexual orientation . The conference is therefore recognising the different social needs that people living with HIV or affected by HIV that should be looked at and over and above the medicines required.
EYE ON SADC 24 JULY 2023 with ARASA interview on the IAS 2023 Conference participation
ARASA in partnership with Athena Network facilitated the participation of young women from East and Southern Africa to participate in the Women Deliver Conference 2023. Some of the young women are from Namibia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Running under the theme Spaces, Solidarity and Solutions, Women Deliver (WD2023) ran from 17 to 20 July 2023. The participation of the young women at the global feminist space, helped in creating conducive spaces for young women to engage, network and contribute to the issues that affect them, especially contributing to the global agenda and one of ARASA’s objectives is to help amplify the voices of vulnerable groups, young women and adolescent girls included. Elidah's key message is: "Inclusion is the key driver to Gender Equality. Gender Equality cannot be achieved if others are left behind."
Young women voices @ #WD2023 Message from Elidah Maita,Kenya
ARASA in partnership with Athena Network facilitated the participation of young women from East and Southern Africa to participate in the Women Deliver Conference 2023. Some of the young women are from Namibia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Running under the theme Spaces, Solidarity and Solutions, Women Deliver (WD2023) ran from 17 to 20 July 2023. The participation of the young women at the global feminist space, helped in creating conducive spaces for young women to engage, network and contribute to the issues that affect them, especially contributing to the global agenda and one of ARASA’s objectives is to help amplify the voices of vulnerable groups, young women and adolescent girls included. Here from Afia Precious Simpande from Zambia, one of the young women we support.
Young women voices @ #WD2023 Kigali, Rwanda
ARASA in partnership with Athena Network facilitated the participation of young women from East and Southern Africa to participate in the Women Deliver Conference 2023. Some of the young women are from Namibia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Running under the theme Spaces, Solidarity and Solutions, Women Deliver (WD2023) ran from 17 to 20 July 2023. The participation of the young women at the global feminist space, helped in creating conducive spaces for young women to engage, network and contribute to the issues that affect them, especially contributing to the global agenda and one of ARASA’s objectives is to help amplify the voices of vulnerable groups, young women and adolescent girls included.
Young Women Voices @ #WD2023
This is a podcast produced under a programme called "Clinic" a Lehakoe Media Production by Lungile Matutoane and Morakame Mokete in partnership with ARASA exposing the stigma and discrimination faced by groups such as women, girls and sexual minorities to access sexual reproductive health services and free bodily autonomy and integrity due to patriarchal systems that reproduce inequalities.
ARASA and the Clinic Podcast on minority groups' access to SRH services and discrimination
ARASA Director, Dr. Ntombi Muchuchuti participated in the United Nations Multistakeholder Hearings on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Tuberculosis and Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR). ARASA call to world leaders was that Political Declarations should take PPPR as a human right, provisions of medicines as a human right, accountability mechanisms as a human right, a demonstration of diversity and ensuring meaningful civil society role in PPPR.
Universal Health Coverage ARASA Presentation New York, May 2023
The animation speaks to the HIV criminalisation, introduction to HIV transmission, exposure and non disclosure, proof and scientific evidence and impact of criminalisation to people living with HIV and the general population.
ARASA HIV criminalisation 20221023 V04
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