Sexual Reproductive Health and HIV Unit, United Nations Population Fund-Swaziland Country Office, Mbabane, Swaziland
Research
The Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Status of Young People in Uganda: The Rationale for Continued Youth Focused Investment
Author(s): Dlamini BR*, Tagoola FM, Mutalya KC, Odaga J, Christiansen M, Najjemba M, Mukasa P, Nalikka I and Ogolla R
Background: In light of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), young people, especially the 10-24-yearold, are the core population. Considering the world is home to 1.8 billion 10-24-year olds they will determine if the SDG agenda is achieved or not. Whilst Uganda has more than 12 million of this population group, Uganda can harness the power of this number, by translating the positive policy environment into meaningful and inclusive sexual reproductive health and rights programs. The aim of this retrospective analysis is to provide a comprehensive and cross-sectoral picture of the SRHR Status of Young People in Uganda in light of the enabling policy environment.
Methods: The analysis of the sexual reproductive health and rights status of young people in Uganda was prepared in stages: desk review and analysis, interview with key stakeholder.. Read More»
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