Thread by @Act4Her_ng

Women of reproductive age group (15-49yrs), particularly those in under-served communities, face numerous challenges regarding their Sexual and Reproductive health.
This can be attributed to a number of factors including but not limited to;

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•Ignorance or lack of/reduced awareness about their reproductive and sexual health & rights,

•Lack of / minimal awareness about contraceptives and problems related to contraceptive use, including;...

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...poor accessibility to contraceptives, cultural factors, religious beliefs, oppositions to use by their partners or family members and fear of health risks/side effects of contraceptives.

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In light of this, Act 4 Her Initiative seeks to promote women's reproductive health by;

-Increasing awareness on the use of suitable contraceptive methods to prevent unwanted and high-risk pregnancies,...

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...on the need to plan families (pregnancy spacing and limiting family size),
all in the bid to prevent or reduce maternal mortality (from complications of unsafe abortion) to the barest minimum

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-Also to create awareness on the dangers of teenage pregnancy, unsafe abortion, harmful traditional practices like female genital mutilation and child marriages, and the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

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- Also by advancing gender equality & advocating against sexual and gender-based violence.

At Act 4 Her, we believe that every woman should be enlightened and empowered enough with the right tools to make informed decisions about her reproductive and sexual health.

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