Reproductive Rights of Women in Africa: Progress or Rhetoric?
Date: 24 July 2024
Time: 15:00-17:00 (SAST)
Overview: The Pan-African Women’s Studies Unit at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC), University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa cordially invites you to an insightful webinar titled “Reproductive Rights of Women in Africa: Progress or Rhetoric?” Reproductive rights are essential human rights, crucial for the well-being, autonomy, and dignity of individuals, especially women. In Africa, women face significant barriers due to cultural and societal norms that perpetuate harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and child marriage. The webinar aims to convene policymakers, practitioners, advocates and community leaders to assess the status of reproductive rights in Africa, identify challenges and opportunities, and explore strategies for advancing reproductive rights and access to quality reproductive healthcare services in the region. By sharing experiences, best practices, and lessons learned, participants will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues surrounding reproductive rights in Africa and inform policy and programmatic responses that prioritize the needs and rights of women