FMP team is taking part in the 8th Pan-African Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AYSRHR) Scientific Conference, scheduled to take place from 24 to 27, June, 2025, in Mombasa, Kenya.
Moses Odongo, FMP’s Executive Director, shall be presenting an abstract on FMP’s work to transform media coverage of Sexual and Reproductive Health including CAC in fishing communities while Polyne Nabwire, Head of Programmes, shall present an abstract on our campaign work utilizing digital spaces to enhance young people’s access to care.
The conference is an annual event organized by the Reproductive Health Network Kenya (RHNK) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health – Kenya, under the theme: “Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in a World of Emerging Threats and Opportunities.”
This annual continental forum brings together stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, the private sector, and youth-led initiatives to improve access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for adolescents and young people across Africa.
Our Abstracts:
We are honored to contribute to this year’s conference through two presentations that reflect our commitment to youth-led, rights-based SRHR programming in Uganda:
Moses Odongo, will deliver an oral presentation titled: “Shifting Voices, Shaping Narratives: Empowering Journalists to Normalize SRHR Through Rights-Based Media in Uganda.”
This session will explore how strengthening the capacity of media professionals contributes to more accurate, stigma-free reporting on SRHR issues, ultimately shaping public attitudes and policy environments.
Polyne Nabwire, will present on: “Click to care: Leveraging Digital Advocacy to Expand Access to Safe Abortion and Reproductive Health Services Among University Students in Uganda.”
Her presentation highlights an evidence-informed digital advocacy campaign implemented by peer mobilizers, which has successfully engaged university students with accurate SRHR content and improved access to care.
As new challenges such as digital misinformation, political changes, and economic barriers continue to impact the SRHR landscape, this forum provides timely and practical strategies for response while promoting youth agency, innovation, and leadership.
We look forward to participating in the ongoing dialogue, learning from our peers across the continent, and sharing insights from our work that centers on youth voices, digital solutions, and media engagement.
Stay connected with us as we share key takeaways from Mombasa and continue our commitment to advancing adolescent and youth SRHR in Uganda and beyond.
