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#SRHRyouthblog: Looking back, Looking forward by Smriti Thapa

December 7, 2017

I was named Smriti (meaning memory) by my mom, in memory of her five year old son who she lost to illness. During my childhood, I was often reminded of how my mother had almost died giving birth to me in an obstructed and prolonged labor. My mother had also been subject to inhumane and […]

WGNRR’s Statement for World AIDS Day 2017

December 1, 2017

The Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR) joins millions of activists and partner organizations around the world in commemorating World AIDS Day, December 1, 2017. On this day, WGNRR calls for global attention to the unmet full realization of the right to health for all people living with HIV.

16 Days of Activism: How will you take action this November 25?

November 25, 2017

November 25 marks the beginning of the annual 16 Days of Activism global campaign to end Gender Based Violence (GBV). Over the years, the Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights has mobilized activists, allies and advocates from around the world to bring awareness to the persistent and pervasive issue of GBV, including violations against the sexual and reproductive health and rights of all people.

WGNRR’s Written Statement for CPD 51

November 23, 2017

WGNRR’s written statement for the 51st session of the Commission on Population and Development on sustainable cities, human mobility and international migration.

Millicent Knopp

October 30, 2017

Millicent Knopp WGNRR’s new programme intern joins the WGNRR Africa Office from the United States where she is working on completing her Masters Degree in Sustainable International Development from the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.  Millicent (Millie) is an aspiring young professional who is passionate about women’s sexual health and rights and […]

Feminism in India

October 25, 2017

Feminism in India is an award-winning digital intersectional feminist media organisation. It was founded with the purpose of educating and developing a feminist consciousness among youth. Its aim, amongst others is to help unravel and demistify all the negativity surrounding the word “feminism”. As such, FII helps to amplify the voices of women and marginalized […]