#Opportunity: We're looking for experts to join our advisory groups—STAG, GAP, HRP Alliance Advisory Board and RP2. These are key roles that review and guide our work in #SRHR and #HealthForAll. Apply by 15 August! bit.ly/3VEr4I6

In humanitarian contexts women are disproportionately affected. The risks of #genderbasedviolence increase. This #WorldRefugeeDay, let’s stand in #solidarity with survivors to get the quality healthcare and compassion they need: tinyurl.com/488mnes7 World Health Organization (WHO) @HRPResearch @UNHCR

Violence against sex workers should be prevented and addressed by states in partnership with sex worker-led organizations. World Health Organization (WHO) at the 56th HRC in response to the Reem Alsalem UNSR Violence Against Women and Girls report on 'prostitution'. Thank you, WHO. Evidence and science back your entire statement. SWASA

The #Gambia’s decision to uphold its ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a critical win for girls’ and women’s rights. We must not rest until we ensure that all girls and women everywhere can live free from violence and harmful practices and that their rights, bodily

Welcome news! Read the joint statement about Gambia's decision to uphold its ban on #FGM by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with Catherine Russell Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ Sima Bahous Volker Türk. “Together we must not rest until we ensure that all girls and women can live free from violence and harmful practices."

1 in 4 cases of female genital mutilation or #FGM is performed by a health worker. WHO strongly opposes the medicalization of FGM & urges health professionals to NEVER undertake such procedures. #EndFGM

Co-edited by HRP's Bela Ganatra, this compilation of positive case studies of #abortion access in IJGO brings together examples from diverse regions, e.g. England & Wales, DRC, Argentina and India. ➡️ow.ly/Hzpg50SFgSg

Intimate partner violence against adolescent girls is most prevalent in countries and regions where there are fewer girls in secondary school, and where girls have weaker legal property ownership and inheritance rights compared to men bit.ly/4c0udXT #EndViolence

Adolescent girls at high risk of intimate partner violence, esp if they are child brides! Emily Esplen Anita Zaidi PMNCH WHO violence news Together for Girls Girls Not Brides World Bank UNICEF Innocenti Lauren Rumble The GFF

Child marriage (before the age of 18 years) significantly escalates risks of violence. Spousal age differences create power imbalances, economic dependency, and social isolation – all of which increase the likelihood of abuse bit.ly/4c0udXT #EndViolence

New World Health Organization (WHO) study shows that adolescent girls face alarming rates of intimate partner violence: bit.ly/4c0udXT Currently, no country is on track to #EndViolence against women and girls by the 2030. This has to change, NOW!

Statistique alarmante de l'OMS/World Health Organization (WHO) : 1️⃣ adolescente sur 6️⃣ a été victime de violences physiques et/ou sexuelles de la part de leur partenaire avant l’âge de 20 ans. "Il faut mettre l’accent sur la prévention et le soutien ciblé." - Pascale buff.ly/4fwNMtJ

🚨 Nearly 1 in 4 adolescent girls in relationships have faced intimate partner violence, a staggering 2️⃣4️⃣% globally. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for targeted support & prevention. Learn more in The Lancet: 👇 thelancet.com/journals/lanch…

For our work to be relevant, current and impactful, we rely on your expertise. While it is a competitive process, it is fair and inclusive. Consider being a part of the solution to address technical, rights based challenges in #SRHR for All

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay. Gender-based violence increases during a crisis - #humanitarian workers can play a vital role in providing health services for women survivors of violence. We have tools for humanitarian workers to help #GBV survivors➡️ bit.ly/3PFWpHh

Join the HRP World Health Organization (WHO) to work on Adolescent #SRH as a senior research scientist. Help set the agenda for the health & well being of our future generations ! Apply before 16 September!

NEW: a systematic review on conducting "sex-normalising" intersex surgeries on infants & young children in PLOS Global Public Health by World Health Organization (WHO)/ HRP/ other colleagues. Irreversible, elective interventions should stop without the informed consent of those concerned. #SRHR ▶️bit.ly/3z0niQW

Read this interview w/ Bela Ganatra about how banning #abortion only pushes women towards dangerous methods. "The number of abortions doesn’t depend on how restrictive the legal framework is. What changes...is the ability of women to have safe abortions.” ➡️lesglorieuses.fr/diy-abortions/

Can you make a difference to the lives of adolescents? Come work with us! ➡️bit.ly/3Z0E4tV

Virtually or in-person, join our event 'Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights: advancing the agenda for a sustainable future'. 🗓️23 September, 8:00-10:00am ET. #SummitOfTheFuture More info and registration here: bit.ly/4egRlmd