A Regional Campaign for SRHR Justice
Across East Africa, a critical disconnect exists: legal frameworks on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) often fail to reflect the lived realities of women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
While Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya have committed to international frameworks like the Maputo Protocol, these promises are often only partially realized. Restrictive laws and persistent stigma continue to drive preventable maternal deaths and unsafe procedures.
The Power of Partnership
To bridge this gap, three heavyweights in advocacy and media joined forces to commemorate September 28, International Safe Abortion Day:
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WGNRR Africa
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Turning Point Magazine
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Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR)
Through the #DefendThePromise digital storytelling campaign and a regional hybrid event in Dar es Salaam, this initiative united digital advocacy with boots-on-the-ground mobilization.
Key Objectives & Impact
The campaign aligned with the global theme: “Safe Abortion is Life-saving Healthcare!” and focused on three core pillars:
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Amplifying Youth Voices: Putting young advocates at the center of the reproductive justice conversation.
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Exposing the Legal Gap: Highlighting the disparity between high-level policy and the actual barriers women face daily.
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Regional Solidarity: Consolidating a united East African front to support the pending legal appeal in Tanzania and advance access to care.
Our Shared Vision
We are fighting for a future where abortion care is: Safe & Legal , Timely & Affordable, Stigma-Free
"This initiative is about moving beyond signatures on a protocol. It is about fostering solidarity and mobilizing youth-driven advocacy to ensure that reproductive justice is a reality for everyone, everywhere."
Join the Movement
Stay connected and join the conversation as we continue to push for accountability and healthcare equity across the region.
#DefendThePromise | #SafeAbortionIsHealthcare
