2023
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Strengthening the Capacity of Teachers on Play-Based Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa
(APHRC, 2023-07)Quality early childhood education (ECE) can improve school readiness, positively influence learning outcomes, and increase primary and secondary school completion rates, particularly for marginalized children (1). Play is ... -
Contextual Drivers of Success in Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence and Insights from Within and Across 7 Countries in Africa
(APHRC, 2023)Reflection is a valuable practice that allows intentional assessment and evaluation of situations and practices, while taking stock of lessons learned and identifying areas of improvement, individually or collectively. ... -
A Case for a Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health (SMRH) Law in Sierra Leone
(APHRC, 2023-02)Unsafe abortion is among one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Africa. In the Sub- Saharan Africa region, women are most likely to die from unsafe abortion. As of 2019, the Sub-Saharan Africa region has ... -
Unsafe Abortion as a Risk Factor for Maternal Mortality in Liberia
(APHRC, 2023-02)Unsafe abortion is one of the main causes of maternal mortality and morbidity globally. Liberia has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates. Despite these existing challenges, a drop in maternal mortality ... -
Abortion Incidence and Severity of Complications in Sierra Leone
(APHRC, 2022-10)In Sierra Leone, abortion is legally restricted, only allowed to save the lives of pregnant women, in case of rape or incest and, to preserve the physical and mental health of the woman. While the Sierra Leone government ... -
Abortion Incidence and Severity of Related-Complications in Liberia
(APHRC, 2023-04)Unsafe abortion is defined as a procedure for terminating a pregnancy that is performed by persons lacking the necessary skills or in an environment, not inconformity with the minimal medical standards or both. -
Empowering Women Through Provision of Quality Childcare Services and Strengthening Their Capacities to Engage in Paid Labor Opportunities: Preliminary Findings from Nakuru County
(APHRC, 2023-02)Women spend disproportionately more time on unpaid work such as childcare and household chores than men. Childcare responsibilities and household chores seem to impede women’s participation in paid work. The quality ...