The project aims to create a network of progressive Civil Society Organizations, women, youth-led organizations advocating for SRHR at the regional level and advance the re(commitment) of AU member states to the regional outcome documents/positions and policies.

Budget:  160,000 USD

Donor: RFSU

Timeline: 2 Years ( 2020 – August 2022 )

Project implementation areas: All 55 AU member states, AUC, RECs

Partners: AU, UNECA, Policy Makers and Diplomatic corps, GAAP partners

Other interesting information:

The project leverages on major regional processes including GIMAC, ACHPR, ARFSD and other major regional and international days to organize side events and influence outcome documents for a progressive commitment on SRHR

Key achievements to date:

• Capacity building sessions for young people
• Side events on major processes and influence outcome documents
• Enhance partners knowledge and engagement on regional SRHR revolutions
• Increased IPPFAR visibility
• Policy briefs on Abortion, CSE, and non-discrimination

Innovative approaches:

• Series of Webinars
• Leveraging on regional SRHR initiatives (EAC SRHR bill, EHW strategy)

Challenge: sensitivity of the thematics for advocacy

Lessons learned: 

• Leverage on collaborations with Partners
• Building on IPPF’s position at the GAAP partnership