Politics Briefing
Body Politics
How to Ensure Self-Determination in Sexual and Reproductive Health
Politics Briefing: Body Politics
June 13, 2023
German Bundestag, Berlin
With Ulle Schauws
Many global shocks in recent years, including Covid-19 and increasing food insecurity, have severely impacted women’s health and especially family planning options. Dr. Eliya Zulu (Founder and Executive Director, African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)) will present findings from three case studies in Malawi, Kenya and Senegal at the breakfast. The researchers have studied what factors are critical to the success of family planning and sexual and reproductive health. Their particular focus is on young women. Under the patronage of Ulle Schauws (Member of the German Parliament, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen), the German government’s development policy perspective will be outlined.
Presentation of policy paper "Unfinished Business in Family Planning Equity: A Focus on Adolescent Access"
Evidence-based discourse with participants at Politics Briefing
In which areas is there currently the greatest need for action, how can Germany become more active, and what examples should be used as positive examples?
By 2050, Africa will be the most populous continent. The growth trend has light and dark sides; in any case, high birth rates are a major (financial) challenge for many countries in the global South. 49% of pregnancies in low- and middle-income countries are unintended; there are 164 million women worldwide who want to delay or avoid pregnancy and do not (cannot) use any contraceptive method, and 21 million girls between 15 and 19 years of age become pregnant every year in developing regions. Much and especially early childbearing hinders women’s educational careers, limits their self-determination, and impedes their economic success.
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is one of the most important cornerstones of equality and the basis for a self-determined life. Family planning and sexual health are therefore the focus of a feminist foreign policy, and a key component of feminist development policy. Germany’s hosting of the replenishment of the Global Financing Facility (GFF) in October 2023 signals internationally the importance of the issue and Germany’s strong commitment.
Contact Persons
Rhoda Berger, r.berger@globalperspectives.org
Sabrina Rupprecht, s.rupprecht@globalperspectives.org
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Program Archive
We explored current trends and developments in Africa's financial sector and discussed the actions needed by businesses and governments to improve the financial landscape on the continent.
The distribution of power in the international system is changing. We interviewed 10 experts from the so-called 'Global South' to get their insight into their perception of Germany's role.
Africa's creative industries are booming and changing the global cultural landscape. We discussed the growing industry with Nollywood director Funke Akindele and writer Lola Shoneyin.
Investments in women's health are threatened by budget cuts and anti-gender movements. In our webinar, we discussed innovative strategies to drive progress in our digital dialogue.
The inequalities in the global health system have a significant impact on the financial situation of women. We discussed economic growth through equal opportunities.
Together with David Miliband, CEO & President of IRC, and selected stakeholders from politics, business, academia, we discussed Germany's responsibilities in an international system in crisis.
In conversation with Anna Bjerde and other representatives from politics, business, and academia, we discussed efforts in fostering sustainable development.
The African continent has the potential to become the global agriculture powerhouse. The action recommendations of the sixth conference.
The research paper on new technologies and innovation in the African agricultural sector was issued on the occasion of The Africa Roundtable “Growing Africa's Future” 2024 in Berlin.