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Apr 30, 20232 min read

O³ PLUS Project focused on students in higher and tertiary education institutions in ESA

The Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future Plus (O³ PLUS) project had its inception in October 2021, building upon the success of the Our...

Eswatini is airing the Let's talk EUP Radio Drama

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Apr 25, 20232 min read

Eswatini is airing the Let's talk EUP Radio Drama

On 5 April 2023, Eswatini launched the Let’s Talk Radio Drama series. The Permanent Sectretary for The Ministry of Education and...

O³ Programme - The largest comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programme in Africa

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Apr 25, 20231 min read

O³ Programme - The largest comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programme in Africa

Over a period of five years, the O³ programme has managed to not only achieve but exceed the symbolic milestone of reaching 34,597,487...

Starting from the grassroots with the Tanzania Institute of Education

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Apr 24, 20232 min read

Starting from the grassroots with the Tanzania Institute of Education

UNESCO in collaboration with the Tanzania Institute of Education has been organizing a series of interventions since 2019 to help improve...

"Information is Power" Chimuka 23 years old from Zambia

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Apr 16, 20233 min read

"Information is Power" Chimuka 23 years old from Zambia

Perhaps there are just some things you leave behind when you choose a new life. Indeed, Chimuka chose a new life and left behind some...

Greater Involvement of Parliamentarians in implementation of CPD Agenda is critical

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Apr 14, 20232 min read

Greater Involvement of Parliamentarians in implementation of CPD Agenda is critical

15th April 2023, NY, USA - The Parliamentary Caucus on SRHR has concluded its participation in the just-ended “Evolving Programme for the...

West and Central Africa Commitment for Educated, Healthy and Thriving Adolescents and Young People

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Apr 7, 20232 min read

West and Central Africa Commitment for Educated, Healthy and Thriving Adolescents and Young People

Ministers of Education and Health from the 25 countries of West and Central Africa (WCA) gathered on 6 April 2023 at the Grand Hôtel de...

Making school environment a safe place for learners in Soroti District in Uganda

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Apr 4, 20233 min read

Making school environment a safe place for learners in Soroti District in Uganda

In Uganda’s North Eastern district of Soroti, the Ministry of Education and Sports is spearheading a campaign to support efforts aimed at...

255 peer educators empowered to empower others in Tanzania

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Apr 1, 20232 min read

255 peer educators empowered to empower others in Tanzania

UNESCO through “Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3) Plus” project currently being implemented in sixteen (16) Higher & Tertiary...

Mobile application "OwnU" launched at University of Zambia

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Mar 30, 20233 min read

Mobile application "OwnU" launched at University of Zambia

In Zambia, research indicates that young people remain at risk of early sexual debut and the associated risks of unplanned pregnancy,...

Inclusive comprehensive sexuality education is good for everyone - Connect and Learn CoP

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Mar 16, 20233 min read

Inclusive comprehensive sexuality education is good for everyone - Connect and Learn CoP

Nearly 200 teachers, government officials, CSO workers, researchers, and other stakeholders from across Sub-Saharan Africa gathered...

Door to door campaigns as a health promotion strategy in Zambia

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Mar 15, 20233 min read

Door to door campaigns as a health promotion strategy in Zambia

Health promotion on sexual and reproductive health services through different platforms is essential for young people to gain knowledge...

Creating safe spaces for male students to increase knowledge on Sexual Reproductive health in Zambia

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Mar 6, 20232 min read

Creating safe spaces for male students to increase knowledge on Sexual Reproductive health in Zambia

The O3 plus project is reducing the knowledge gap in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) for young men through health talk engagements...

Educational achievement is hampered by lack of investment in health and nutrition

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Feb 8, 20233 min read

Educational achievement is hampered by lack of investment in health and nutrition

While investing in school health and nutrition has a significant positive effect on children's academic achievement, 1 in 3 schools in...

How Wezzie is inspiring her students to make healthy choices in school and life in Malawi

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Feb 8, 20233 min read

How Wezzie is inspiring her students to make healthy choices in school and life in Malawi

8 February 2023 “In Malawi, education is the only escape valve for girls and women out of poverty and abuse”, says Wezzie Kacheche, a...

Call for urgent action on regional learning crisis on the International Day of Education 2023

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Jan 24, 20233 min read

Call for urgent action on regional learning crisis on the International Day of Education 2023

UNESCO and UNICEF called for urgent action on regional learning crisis on the International Day of Education, on 24 January 2023 Joint...

Share your story - Education for Health and well-being

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Jan 16, 20231 min read

Share your story - Education for Health and well-being

UNESCO is collecting stories on how Education on Health and well-being has impacted your life and your community. UNESCO supports...

Job offer - Monitoring and evaluation consultant in Dakar

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Jan 12, 20231 min read

Job offer - Monitoring and evaluation consultant in Dakar

UNESCO and partners have been implementing the Our Rights, Our Lives Our Future (O3) programme in sub-Saharan Africa since 2018....

UNESCO joins government effort to empower university students in promoting health and well-being

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Jan 7, 20234 min read

UNESCO joins government effort to empower university students in promoting health and well-being

In Tazania, Young people in Higher Learning Institutions also tend to hold both formal and informal discussions, especially on sensitive...

Students use social media for HIV/AIDS, SRH & GBV prevention in Tanzania

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Dec 19, 20222 min read

Students use social media for HIV/AIDS, SRH & GBV prevention in Tanzania

UNESCO empowered students in higher learning Institutions to design effective & interactive social media content on HIV/AIDS, SRH & GBV...