How to Promote Menstrual Cups as an Economic and Sustainable Option
Researchers investigate consumers’ preferences on menstrual products and devise guidelines to bolster the adoption of menstrual cups in different countries. Although menstrual cups (MCs) are a sustainable alternative to sanitary napkins and tampons, their adoption remains quite limited for reasons that are not entirely clear. Now, in a recent study, an international research team sought
Read MoreAmid Diaspora Parenting and Child-Headed Families, Comprehensive Sexuality Education Comes To The Rescue in Bulawayo
By Michael Gwarisain Bulawayo A few years ago, Vuzu Sex parties made headlines in Bulawayo Metropolitan province as young people of school-going age engaged in various forms of indecent behavior including sexual orgies, drug and substance abuse amongst other ills. For Simangalisiwe Ndlovu* (19), from Gwabalanda in Bulawayo, attending these parties was easy since both
Read MoreNew Study Shows Black Girls Are Getting Their Period Earlier
By Staff Reporter While the ideal age for girls in their first period ranges from 10 and 15 years old, a new study has found that girls of colour, particularly Black girls, are beginning their menstrual cycles at younger ages than their peers, HealthTimes has learnt. The study titled “Menarche and Time to Cycle Regularity
Read MoreYAZ calls for unrestricted access to SRH services for young persons
By Kuda Pembere With the clause for the wilful transmission of HIV set to be removed from the the Criminal Laws Amendment (Protection of Children and Young Persons) Bill appluaded, the Youth Advocates Zimbabwe (YAZ) finds there is still some unfinished business to settle regarding the status on access to sexual reproductive health services amongst
Read MoreAfter Dropping Out Of School Due to An Early Marriage, Mhondoro Adolescent Girl Traces Footsteps Back To Classroom
By Michael Gwarisa in Chegutu When COVID-19 hit in 2020, everything came to a standstill as governments worldwide clamped down on services to pave way for the effective management of the disease. Unfortunately, the education sector was also affected, and learning was suspended. This, however, increased the vulnerability of girls from poor backgrounds as many
Read MoreUZ takes SAYWHAT’s SASI Debate championship
By Kuda Pembere After claiming the SAYWHAT Quiz Challenge championship, the University of Zimbabwe’s (UZ) thirst for more saw the institution doubling down, to be crowned the Speak And Solve Initiative (SASI) Debate tournament titleholders Friday afternoon following a heated challenge against the Midlands State University (MSU), National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and
Read MoreUZ wins 2024 SAYWHAT Quiz Challenge
By Kuda Pembere The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) emerged this year’s champions for the SAYWHAT National Quiz Challenge after a nail biting contest. It was the sudden death question,the decider, which saw UZ outsmarting and relieving last year’s winners, the National University of Science and Technology (NUST). From the 12 schools, trimmed from the semifinal
Read MoreThe Need For Youth-Friendly Adolescent Sexual And Reproductive Health Services
By Olindah Tariro Chademana According to the United Nations, youths are individuals aged between 15 and 24 years. Youth-friendly services, as defined by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), are health services that respect the rights of young people and take their diverse sexual and reproductive lives into account. The World Health Organisation (WHO) supports
Read More‘Financial education, critical component in SRHR’
By Kuda Pembere Financial education is a vital element often overlooked in sexual reproductive health rights issues for total emancipation of adolescent girls and young women (AGYWs) in Zimbabwe, an Aflatoun International official said on Monday. Aflatoun is a non-profit organization offering social, financial and entrepreneurial education to young people globally. Supported by Education Above
Read MoreMy Age Zimbabwe Becomes Collaborative Partner of IPPF
By Staff Reporter My Age Zimbabwe, has entered into a collaborative partnership with the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). This partnership marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for young people in Zimbabwe. My Age Zimbabwe, a leading youth-led organization dedicated to advocating for comprehensive
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