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Early marriages hindering girl child education in Kabarole, Uganda
Many young girls are suffering due to early marriage. The imposition of a marriage partner upon a child means a girl’s childhood is cut short and their fundamental rights such as education are compromised. KC Araali reports. more
‘With time I have managed to survive': violence against women living with HIV
KC Sidi Sarro meets the women who are re-building their lives after being abused by their partners and families for being HIV positive. more
Makena’s story: child sexual abuse
KC Sidi Sarro meets Makena, a 16-year-old mother of two who was sexually abused by her father for 11 years. more
The Ugandan orphans living with HIV whose lives have been transformed
KC James Kityo meets the Ugandan children living positively with HIV due to the determination of a pastor and his wife. more
Sex workers and their rights
Jackie has been verbally, sexually and physically assaulted by her clients on numerous occasions and has had to bear it silently because she had nowhere or no-one to turn to.
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Empowering women in the Pacific region
For the first time, an alliance of young women from the Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand, has been formed to focus on young women, their empowerment and promoting women’s leadership.
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People with disabilities marginalised, discriminated and forgotten
People with disabilities are not receiving adequate information and services to meet their needs for sexual and reproductive health. With HIV added to the picture, they face stigma and discrimination from most service providers. more
You share my feelings: the tale of a child bride
Emaweyesh Kassie, 19 year old from Gonder, Northern Ethiopia married when she was six. Here, she shares her experience. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.