No More Silence - Teenage pregnancies and SGBV

This campaign targets teenage pregnancies and SGBV by identifying key contributing factors, developing an evidence-based plan for three regions, and raising awareness about associated risks.

Final Report: No More Silence - Teenage pregnancies and SGBV

Amref Health Africa in Uganda, funded by the Netherlands Embassy, implemented the 'Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights Programme in High Burden Districts of Uganda' (HEROES 4GTA). Launched in November 2020, the six-year initiative, led by Amref Health Africa in Uganda and partners Cordaid and MIFUMI, aimed to enhance the well-being of young people (10-24) and women (15-49), including underserved groups in East Central districts (Kalangala, Bugiri, Mayuge, Iganga & Namayingo) and the East (Mbale, Budaka, Bukwo, and Kween).

The program focused on empowering girls, boys, and women in SRHR and SGBV decision-making through education and information, aiming to improve their decision-making skills. Additionally, it addressed the low quality of SRHR and SGBV service provision by strengthening health systems, integrating services, and challenging gender norms and practices. HEROES 4GTA worked on strengthening SGBV response systems and promoting access to justice across nine districts.

The No More Silence Campaign was an interactive radio project in collaboration with TRAC FM aimed to support the HEROES 4GTA programme with the following objectives:

1. Identify the key issues that promote teenage pregnancies and SGBV in Heroes Programme region.

2. Develop an evidence-based campaign plan on teenage pregnancies and SGBV in three regions of the Heroes Programme.

3. Create awareness of the risks of teenage pregnancy and SGBV

4. Promote risk reduction behaviours that contribute to increased exposure to teenage pregnancies and SGBV.

5. Promote SRHR and SGBV management service outlets in the programme area