{"id":2015,"date":"2026-02-04T05:34:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T05:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10019\/?post_type=news&#038;p=2015"},"modified":"2026-02-12T08:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:59:16","slug":"world-contraception-day-why-it-matters-for-ugandan-young-people","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/news\/world-contraception-day-why-it-matters-for-ugandan-young-people\/","title":{"rendered":"World Contraception Day: Why It Matters for Ugandan Young People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every 26th September, the world stops to shine a spotlight on contraception. But here in Uganda, World Contraception Day is far more than a date on the global health calendar \u2013 it\u2019s a moment to reflect on our sexual and reproductive health programmes -the progress made, the challenges that remain, and the gaps yet to be filled. It is also a call to action, a day of courage, and a symbol of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For young people, contraception is more than preventing pregnancy -it is about securing their future. It represents freedom: the ability to make informed choices about their bodies and lives without fear or pressure. It is about their education, and their right to pursue opportunities on equal footing with their peers. And it is about health: contraception offers dual protection, guarding against both unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the power to decide if, when, and how to have children. It is breaking the silence around sexuality. It is dismantling harmful myths. And above all, it is ensuring that young people regardless of who they are or where they live have inclusive and stigma-free access to sexual and reproductive health services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-3-font-size\">RHU at the Frontline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For decades, Reproductive Health Uganda has centred young people in SRHR programming. We have stood firmly and committed to promoting access to SRHR services to young people. Our belief is simple yet powerful: young people matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our nationwide network of clinics, youth corners, digital campaigns, and community outreaches that go the extra mile, RHU ensures that contraception and SRHR services reach those who need them most. In the last five years, RHU has delivered more than 11.6M SRHR services to young people across Uganda. This milestone reflects our commitment to ensuring that no young person is left behind when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The range of services we provide includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family planning \u2013from short-term to long-acting contraceptives, supported by expert counselling and follow-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIV services \u2013testing, treatment, and prevention, integrated into broader reproductive health care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexuality education \u2013delivered through peer educators, youth-friendly spaces, and digital platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STI screening and treatment \u2013protecting young people from preventable illness and long-term health risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maternal health services \u2013offering antenatal care and safe delivery support for young mothers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cervical cancer screening \u2013equipping young women with life-saving information and early detection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RHU\u2019s stand is clear: every young person has the right to SRHR -without stigma, barriers, or discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-3-font-size\">Commitments We Must Make Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While access to contraception can be challenging, each obstacle is a doorway to renewed commitment and collective progress. On this World Contraception Day, RHU is committed and calls upon all stakeholders: health workers, parents, policymakers, cultural leaders, and communities, to stand with young people and help remove these obstacles by committing to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating stigma-free spaces -ensuring health workers and community members treat every young person with respect, compassion, and confidentiality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting accurate information \u2013replacing myths and misconceptions with facts, education, and open dialogue about contraception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bringing services closer investing in youth corners, mobile outreaches, and affordable options that reach even the most remote communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenging harmful gender norms \u2013supporting girls and young women to stay in school, delay marriage, and make their own choices about their bodies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uplifting vulnerable groups \u2013making sure refugee young people, young people with disabilities, and those living in poverty are fully included and never left behind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-h-3-font-size\">The Future We Want<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At RHU, we envision a Uganda where every young person, no matter their background, can boldly declare: My body. My choice. My future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why we continue to innovate, advocate, and deliver services that meet young people where they are; and this World Contraception Day, we recommit to our vision of a Uganda where everyone\u2019s SRHR are protected and fulfilled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#WCDUg25 #WeAreRHU<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RHU marks World Contraception Day by reaffirming its commitment to ensuring young people in Uganda have stigma-free access to contraception and SRHR services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1954,"template":"","news_category":[193],"class_list":["post-2015","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_category-featured-slider"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/2015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1954"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"news_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.qrolic.com\/rhu-block-theme\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_category?post=2015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}