Reach A Hand, Netherlands Embassy partner to shed light on SRHR Challenges

By Our Reporter On Tuesday, Design Hub was abuzz with anticipation as The Netherlands Embassy and Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) organized a special screening event of the movie, Sabotage. The exclusive session aimed to discuss crucial Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) challenges, particularly focusing on unsafe abortions and sexual violence, through a social-cultural lens. The screening, attended by key stakeholders and decision-makers, showcased the impactful narratives sourced from real-life stories in Uganda. The purpose of the screening and panel discussion was to showcase the realities of SRHR challenges faced by young people in Uganda, spark meaningful discussions among stakeholders and collaborate on actionable solutions to address issues such as sexual violence and unsafe abortions. The event commenced with welcoming remarks from Karin Boven, the Ambassador of the Netherlands Embassy in Uganda, followed by the screening of “Sabotage” and subsequently a panel discussion. Among the distinguished panelists were individuals deeply passionate about addressing SRHR challenges such as Daisy Kandole, from the SRHR alliance team and Uganda’s representative to the Netherlands Youth Advisory Council. “As a young woman in Uganda, ‘Sabotage’ resonates deeply with the realities many of us face. It courageously sheds light on the challenges of sexual...