Teenage Pregnancy
latest news & developments
Blaming the wrong girl for getting pregnant
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
6 million young moms in Africa are not in school — but they could be
However, restrictive policies, stigma, discrimination and financial hardship can stand in the way of girls continuing their education
Tears Foundation launches digital gender-based violence educational tool
Research shows that starting sex education at a young age can decrease the number of gender-based violence cases and teenage pregnancies
South African teen pregnancies keep rising
As teen pregnancies rise, TEARS foundation urges adolescents to say no to abuse
It’s better to help rather than punish teen mothers
One in six South African teenagers aged 15 to 19 have had a child. Here’s how to help them stay in school
Youth-focused programmes are a crucial component of preventing teenage pregnancy
A multi-stakeholder approach has been implement to improve teenagers’ access to sexual and reproductive health rights services
Less talk, more solutions, says Soul City on teen pregnancy debates
The institute is hosting a webinar to discuss South Africa’s teen pregnancy rates and child rape
Times of unprecedented crisis present unique opportunities for unprecedented action
The world has a chance to improve the lives of women, especially those living in Africa