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We are committed to achieving our vision of a healthy and sustainable world in which all young people, especially girls and young women, can fully realise their true potential. Central to our mission is championing young people’s access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services, and supporting sustainable and rights-based population development.
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We are committed to achieving our vision of a healthy and sustainable world in which all young people, especially girls and young women, can fully realise their true potential. To unleash their power, DSW works hand-in-hand with young people, promotes an enabling environment, and fosters meaningful and inclusive participation. Central to our mission is championing young people’s access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services, supporting sustainable and rights-based population growth.
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Today’s funding drives tomorrow’s findings
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There can be no gender equality without sexual and reproductive health and rights
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The EU’s neighbourhood, development and international cooperation instrument – an opportunity for SRHR?
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Commemorating DSW’S 30th Anniversary – in Ethiopia!
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Kenya: Unsung reproductive health champions of Bungoma
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What women in leadership really means
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You can be HIV positive and still lead a healthy life – The story of a DSW champion from Kenya
Since the pandemic began, many youth who are HIV-positive have been shying away from going to health facilities to get their antiretroviral drugs f...
We want to ensure that every young person has the power to realise their own future.
By advancing access to and demand for SRHR, we are making this happen.
