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Day of the Girl

Empowering Girls for Tomorrow: How ARHR is Championing Girls’ Vision for the Future

Every year on October 11th, the world celebrates International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to spotlighting girls’ unique challenges while recognizing their immense potential to change the world. This year’s theme, “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” underscores the importance of listening to the aspirations and dreams of girls, particularly as they envision […]
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World Mental Health Day Perspective

Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace – Jorney Baldwin’s Perspective

Obtaining mental health services is often a struggle, especially when socio-economic and cultural factors influence how mental health is perceived. As Jorney Baldwin, a Communications and Mental Health Advocate, explains, many cultures misunderstand or overlook what constitutes a mental health issue. In some cultures, there is the belief that only severe cases, such as schizophrenia […]
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2024 World Contraception Day: A Choice for All – Improving Access and Utilization for Women and Girls

World Contraception Day is an opportunity to highlight the importance of family planning and contraception in empowering individuals, especially women and girls, to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. This year’s theme, “A Choice for All,” underscores the universal right to access contraception and the crucial role it plays in enhancing health outcomes, reducing […]
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Male Allies

Men as Allies in Promoting Women’s Health Using the GMF Approach

In many societies, traditional notions of masculinity have long been associated with strength, authority, and dominance. These gender norms often place men as the primary decision-makers even on household health issues. This can inadvertently perpetuate inequalities, especially relating to women’s health. The Gender Model Family (GMF) approach is a transformative approach to encourage men to […]
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ARHR

2023 Annual Report

The Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR), in the year 2023 maintained an unwavering focus on improving health outcomes for women, children, and adolescents. Our work continues to revolve around advocating for fortified primary healthcare systems and obtaining sustainable sources of funds to address the unique healthcare needs of this demographic. This annual report illuminates […]
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Gender disparities in healthcare

Addressing Gender-Based Disparities in Healthcare and the Need for Centralized Policy Focus

Healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet gender-based disparities continue to undermine the health and well-being of women and girls. These disparities manifest in various forms, including unequal access to healthcare services, inadequate representation in health policies, and the impact of societal norms that foster inequality. The implications not only affect the immediate health of […]
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Domestic Violence & Mental Health

The Dual Impact of Domestic Violence and Mental Health Struggles

Introduction Data shows that some women aged between 15 and 49 in Ghana reported experiencing some form of domestic violence, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. This highlights domestic violence’s pervasive nature affecting individuals across various demographics and socio-economic backgrounds and the widespread nature of the problem highlights the urgent need for comprehensive measures to […]
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Four Students Honored through the “ADOWA” Project’s Essay Competition

Four outstanding students have been awarded certificates of achievement as part of the Adolescent Health West Africa (ADOWA) Project’s “Adolescent Health Essay Competition.”  The competition, held in April 2024, aimed to engage adolescents in discussions about issues that affect their health and well-being. Adolescents were asked to express their views on what is needed to […]
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GMF Picture

Northern Zone Partners Seek the Regional Health Directorate’s Support to Champion Women and Girls’ Participation in PHC Policy and Implementation

ARHR’s Northern Zonal partners, Songtaba and Youth Alive, held an inception meeting with the Northern Regional Health Directorate in Tamale on August 7, 2024. This meeting is part of the preparatory activities to derive support from key stakeholders for the rollout of the Gender Module Family (GMF), a key component of ARHR’s “Putting Women and […]
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