Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights mobilisation
In Guinea-Bissau, particularly in rural areas, early pregnancy and high fertility rates remain key challenges, often limiting girls’ access to education and future opportunities.
Strengthening knowledge and awareness on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is therefore essential to support informed choices and promote gender equality.
To address this, teachers and graduate teachers from The Teacher Training College DNS-BACHIL were trained as SRHR agents, integrating family planning, gender equality, and health education into their daily teaching. Through this approach, 248 teachers reached 1,315 students, contributing to the dissemination of accurate information and the promotion of healthier behaviours among young people.
The introduction of an updated curriculum further strengthened this effort, supporting a new generation with improved knowledge and awareness.
At community level, Community Health Agents, local leaders, parents, and youth have played a key role in increasing understanding of SRHR, gender-based violence, and inequality. Over the past two years, this collective effort has contributed to stronger community engagement and more open dialogue around sensitive issues.
Six project leaders have supported the continuous implementation of activities at community level.
By combining school-based education with community mobilisation, the project contributes to empowering adolescents and communities to make informed 22 decisions, reduce early pregnancies, and promote gender equality.
Working together with:
The Ministry of Public Health and Plan International
Supported by:
European Union and Humana People to People partners