Adolescent Health & Wellbeing Synergy
The adolescent health and wellbeing group brings together a multidisciplinary group of experts with the aim of generating accurate, up-to-date evidence that contributes to improved wellbeing and futures for young people in Africa.
How can researchers balance scientific rigor with participatory approaches such as storytelling, role-play, and community-led problem-solving?
The ruling will help adolescents take responsibility , since its now not criminal, the parents of these adolescents will be able to sit down and discuss the responsibility of a pregnancy/child born out of that without fear that their son(who…
This ruling honestly reflects the difficult balance between justice and morality in modern society.On the positive side, I understand why the High Court ruled this way. For a long time, Kenya has treated all teenage relationships under one harsh legal…
I see both wisdom and danger in this ruling, and I think the conversation Kenya now needs is one rooted in balance rather than extremes.On the positive side, I understand why the court made this decision. For years, we have…
The ruling may be progressive from a constitutional standpoint, but policymakers must ensure that ambiguity around consent and age differences does not unintentionally expose vulnerable adolescents to exploitation.
Important distinction here, protecting minors from abuse is different from criminalizing minors for consensual peer relationships. The real test is what Parliament does next.
This is an important ruling. While coercive sex occurs at high rates and demands urgent attention, many adolescent pregnancies in Kenya result from consensual relationships between peers of similar age. The criminalization of these relationships has disproportionately burdened girls, as…
This ruling raises important and sensitive questions about balancing child protection with fairness and constitutional rights. On one hand, the law must continue protecting minors from exploitation, coercion, abuse, and predatory relationships. On the other hand, treating all consensual relationships…
I don\'t welcome the ruling since it will give a leeway for increased teenage pregnancies. It creates a lacuna for such grave and uncalled for deviance behavior in the society. If the teenage boys hear of this ruling, they are likely…
Childhood violence in Ethiopian refugee camps is highly prevalent, with about one in three young people aged 13โ24 reporting exposure to physical, emotional, or sexual violence before the age of 18. Evidence shows that violence is shaped by interconnected risks…
Yes, it is highly prevalent among the refugees. This articleDOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-06178-0 is also evident for this. Early marriage and teenage pregnancy remain critical challenges in Kule Refugee Camp, affecting the health, education, and future opportunities of adolescent girls. Driven by factors such…
Sharing a link to an article on the correlates of childhood violence in refugee settings in Ethiopia https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2026.2647656
Am Muganda Joel A Community Engagement officer and facilitator.Engaged with the youth for over 4 years on empowerment, Skilling.Sustainability and Resources Mobilization,Reporting, Communicating Impact, Leadership and Talent Development.And Currently at student of MBA in year 2
My name is Mohamed Christian Ngaujah from Sierra Leone. A dedicated, enthusiastic and analytical thinking graduate with a wide knowledge in Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Data Management/Tools Development (both Digitalized Data management and Traditional Tools), DataVisualization, Data…
