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20 Oct 26

Young People Are Asking. Are Adults Ready to Answer?

The conversation about adolescent reproductive health can feel uncomfortable. Most may be shy about asking questions or worry that parents, teachers, and other adults will judge them or misunderstand their concerns. Sometimes, fear of being scolded or embarrassed can keep young people silent, even when they genuinely need answers and guidance. Ensuring that adolescents can […]
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08 Sep 26

Strengthening Reproductive Health Education, Gender-Based Violence Prevention, and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Ghana

Executive Summary Access to accurate, age-appropriate Reproductive Health Education (RHE) remains uneven across Ghana despite the existence of progressive national policies and legal frameworks. Adolescents continue to face significant barriers to accessing reliable information and services due to cultural resistance, religious misconceptions, weak institutional coordination, stigma, inadequate school-based support systems, and limited investment in adolescent-friendly […]
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25 Mar 26

Strengthening Youth Agency in SRHR: Perspectives from Young People

ARHR recently hosted an interactive Facebook Chat asking young people about their experiences, challenges, and perspectives on exercising agency in SRHR. The engagement was vibrant, with participants sharing candid reflections on what agency means to them, the barriers they face, and how to address these obstacles. Barriers to Exercising Youth Agency in SRHR Participants highlighted […]
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14 Oct 25

Family Planning: An Adolescent’s Perspective

Family planning (FP) is about spacing births. It allows couples, especially women, to plan when to have children and how many to have. Today, even some adolescents turn to FP to prevent unwanted pregnancies and early parenting. As an adolescent myself, I must admit that my knowledge of FP is limited. Most of what I […]
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19 Feb 25

No More Pain; Ending FGM For Good

I can not even imagine my sister or little cousin being subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The thought of them enduring such pain, not knowing if they would survive, is unbearable. And for what? Chastity? Tradition? Is this practice truly worth the suffering of millions of girls and women around the world? Understanding FGM: […]
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World Mental Health Day Perspective
08 Oct 24

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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Perspective
12 Apr 24

‘‘My Health, My Right’’- Dr Joseph Dodoo’s Perspective

Globally, pursuing health equity is a continuous endeavour, and Ghana is no exception. Despite strides in healthcare delivery and access, the nation faces multifaceted challenges that impede progress toward achieving equitable health outcomes for all. Ghana’s healthcare system is grappling with systemic issues that undermine its capacity to deliver equitable care. Inadequate funding and resource […]
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30 Aug 23

The Benefits of Abstinence: the Perspective of an Adolescent

Abstinence is the act or practice of abstaining especially from engagement in sexual intercourse, or consumption of intoxicating beverages. Concerning adolescents, practicing abstinence requires high motivation, dedication, and a deep understanding from both partners. The advantages of abstinence cannot be emphasized enough, as it is the only birth control method that has a 100% success […]
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