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What worked for us: knowledge-sharing to improve reproductive health programming Format Real life lessons learned from family planning interventions in 15 countries “All our spaces are designed to be friendly toward young people. We serve them without any judgement calls about their lives. They have to trust us, so we can communicate freely,” explained Paola Nazareno, a social worker in Ecuador. Paola is part of a community-based, partner-led programme to reduce pregnancy rates among young people in her health district. Rather than relying on one-way communication and educational activit...

FIGO Africa Regional Kigali Congress FIGO Africa Regional Kigali Congress 13 – 15 December 2020 Kigali, Rwanda | Virtual event WHO and the UN Special Programme HRP are attending the FIGO Africa Regional Kigali Congress 2020, 13-15 th December, where Dr Tedros will deliver a keynote address. This virtual event is hosted by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) in partnership with the African Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Rwanda Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The Congress will bring together more than 1000 health prof...

Burkina Faso and Thailand achieving UHC for Sexual and Reproductive Health Trakanphurtphon Hospital 11 December 2020 How are countries integrating sexual and reproductive health and rights into Universal Health Coverage – and why does this mean a healthier world for all? When sexual and reproductive health services are integrated into universal health coverage, all people, everywhere, can get the quality care they need without financial hardship. “ Every individual on the planet has sexual and reproductive health needs, which change throughout their lives,” said Ian Askew, Dire...