Adolescent girls and young women are blamed and shamed for falling pregnant, which affects how they are treated, the support they get, and the health services they reive
However, restrictive policies, stigma, discrimination and financial hardship can stand in the way of girls continuing their education
Research shows that starting sex education at a young age can decrease the number of gender-based violence cases and teenage pregnancies
As teen pregnancies rise, TEARS foundation urges adolescents to say no to abuse
One in six South African teenagers aged 15 to 19 have had a child. Here’s how to help them stay in school
A multi-stakeholder approach has been implement to improve teenagers’ access to sexual and reproductive health rights services
The institute is hosting a webinar to discuss South Africa’s teen pregnancy rates and child rape
The world has a chance to improve the lives of women, especially those living in Africa
