Women and Girl-Child Empowerment
Girl-Child Empowerment Initiative
Realization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) of youth and adolescent especially girls remain a challenge to East African countries which constitute of young populations. Girls are vulnerable to harmful practices such as forced, child and early marriages and teenage pregnancies, unsafe abortion, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), beading among the Samburu, sexual violence, malnutrition and reproductive tract infections including Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) as well as HIV and AIDS and those caused by poor menstrual hygiene. Though East African Countries have been signatory and made commitments to several international and regional human rights treaties and declarations such as ministerial Commitment on Comprehensive Sexuality Education and SRH Services for Adolescents and Young People in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA, 2013, Uganda & Kenya), and national policies and Acts such as Sexual Offences Act (Kenya &Uganda in Bill form), Children’s Act, Counter Trafficking in Persons Act and Prohibition of FGM Act (Kenya & Uganda). These remain largely unenforced.
The Journey Since 2019
Our campaign against early marriage and teenage pregnancies in Uganda has shown significant impact in empowering girls, enhancing their leadership, and mobilizing communities. The campaign, “I Stand Up Against Early Marriage,” targets girls aged 13-24 in Buliisa, Kikuube, and Hoima districts, focusing on empowering their voices and challenging negative social norms.
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Foundation of CESCRA
CESCRA was established with the vision to advocate for the economic, social, and cultural rights of marginalized groups.
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First Women's Land Rights Campaign
Launched our inaugural campaign to secure land rights for women, leading to significant policy changes.
Youth Empowerment Initiative
Project Overview
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