Feminist Series: On the Ground in Mombasa; How Ekene is Framing Child Marriage as Violence
By Ekene Okolo Welcome to the first edition of YNCSD’s relaunched Feminist Series! We’re kicking things off with a powerful conversation with our very own Ekene, YNCSD’s Technical Delivery and Impact Lead, who just got back from an incredible trip to Mombasa, Kenya. He represented YNCSD at the Reproductive Health Network of Kenya Conference 2025, […]
World Contraceptive Day 2025: Not a Luxury, A Necessity (The Fight for Our Freedom to Choose)
Hey, Let’s cut right to the chase. This World Contraception Day 2025, the theme is “A Choice for All. Freedom to Plan, Power to Choose.” It’s a powerful statement and theme, but right now, it feels more like a cry than a celebration and here’s why. Recently, a shocking report revealed that the Trump administration […]
A Victory for Survivors: But the Fight for Full Safe Abortion Rights in Nigeria Continues
History has been made. The Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a landmark ruling affirming that survivors of sexual violence in Nigeria have the right to access safe abortion care. For the first time, a superior court has boldly recognised that forcing survivors to carry unplanned pregnancies violates their rights to physical and mental health. […]
“I Didn’t Know Him. I Didn’t Like Him”: Rashida Ibrahim’s Fight for Freedom at 13.
At just 13 years old, Rashid’s childhood came to an abrupt end. She had just completed SS1 when her father delivered a life-altering information to her; she would be married the following week: no discussion, no consent, no warning, just information. “He told me I’m getting married next week. I didn’t know the person. I […]
“I Don’t Give My Daughters Out Until They Are Educated”: The Heroic Stand of Muktar Umar Yakubu Against Child Marriage.
In a world where deeply rooted traditions often collide with the rights of girls, one father dared to say “no.” His defiance of social norms in his community and state is a source of inspiration to us. Muktar Umar Yakubu, a District Education Officer in Kaduna state, is one year away from retirement. He has […]
“I Told Them I Would Not Stay”: Aisha Yahaya’s Defiant Escape from Child Marriage.
Growing up as the last child in a large extended family, her life changed drastically when her father passed away. In the shadows of grief, cultural expectations crept in. A man, already married with two children, began to frequent their home. Every time, he declared the same intent: “I want to marry Aisha.” She was […]
SRHR on Fire: How the Destruction of $9.7M Contraceptives Threatens SRHR in Nigeria
A storm is brewing in global health, and it will not spare Nigeria. The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, has begun the process of destroying nearly $9.7 million worth of contraceptives that were meant for women and girls across Africa. These supplies, long-acting contraceptives like implants and IUDs, are currently sitting in a warehouse […]
World Population Day 2025: “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.”
Today, we celebrate World Population Day 2025 with a theme so timely, “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world,”. As we join the world to commemorate this day, we can’t help but reflect on the power of choice, agency, and equity in shaping the future for young […]