Nogambaki *How are you in Runyankore, Uganda*. Thank you Sparkle for this greeting.
I hope ya’ll have recovered from all the healing, loss and grief we went through yesterday, because it’s a new day, right? Living each day at a time is very imperative.
So, the topic I chose today is trending in Uganda and Africa at large. I’m sure you’ve heard about it. It’s a subject that’s being pushed forward by many Non-for-profit organizations and the World Health Organization as well.
Come to think of it, this would double as a matter close to my heart as was required by day 15.
Anyhow, with the corona lockdowns and the closure of borders, there have been many persons in the CSO’s coming up to advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for girls and mothers who have been lockdown in their households.
For those who might be speculating what this is, here’s a quick intro.
The World Health Organization defines SRHR as encompassing efforts to eliminate preventable maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, to ensure quality SRHR services including contraception, and to address the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents.
That definition looks acceptable right? Just another good initiative to ensure that the girl child has access to these good services. Don’t be deceived.
Reading more into this subject, you will find the concealed agenda. Now I would want to refer to it as an agenda because if the WHO didn’t think that what it was advocating for had dire effects, it wouldn’t need to sugar coat it right? To look picture-perfect on the outlook so that as many African countries could adopt the movement.
However, I’ve never been more appreciative for the law. And here’s why we need to be careful about the things we’re advocating for.
There’s an International Covenant (law) called the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights that has a committee that makes more detailed comments on a particular provision of the major convention. In particular, for SRHR, there was formed the General Comment 22 in 2016, to give a broader and more detailed analysis of what sexual and reproductive health rights are.
Now, before I lose you in the legal jargon, I want you to follow me to this particular paragraph of general comment 22. (keep in mind the definition given by WHO).
Paragraph 28 of General Comment 22;
The realization of the rights of women and gender equality both in law and practice requires repealing or reforming discriminatory laws, policies, practices in the area of sexual and reproductive health… preventing unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions requires states to…… liberalize restrictive abortion laws and guarantee women access to safe abortion services, quality post abortion care…. Respect women to make autonomous decisions about their SRHR.
That’s it.
Right there in the middle of the many legal words thrown around that paragraph is the need for states to liberalize their abortion laws and adopt laws that permit this action.
Not to forget that under paragraph 6 of this General comment, the WHO defines sexual health as being related to sexuality. (this means your sexual orientation under the LGBTQ, capacity of sexual feelings, sexual activity, to mention but a few.)
I could write a whole paper on this, which I will do one day.
But what disturbs me is the fact that there is so much focus on the African girl child accessing these SRHR services but what really is the goal? Is the intention for African countries to lose their morality and accept abortion laws into their Parliament? Is it that girls as young as 16/ 17 have access to a fulfilling and satisfying sexual life and use protection while at it? Or is it for the African girl and male to explore their possibility of being under the LGBT curve?
Now, I can’t answer all these rights now, but the African culture and customs value life so much to the point that even suggesting an adoption of abortion laws is ridiculous. Why don’t they focus on eradicating poverty amongst the Africans, ensuring that the majority of the population of the African child goes to school instead of pushing for people to explore their sexuality?
Surely?
What sick person approaches an uneducated starving child and tells them that they have a right to access condoms and have pleasurable intercourse?
Anyways, *calms down*, we need to be more alert and aware of the things we post and repost on social media. What agenda are you promoting behind all the sugar-coated surface?
Think about that for a second.
Cheers.
NASHE
True, some of these NGOs are pushing hidden agendas in the name of “We are here to help”
Khanani Daniella
Righttt… Ati savior mentality.
Khanani Daniella
It’s a sham
NASHE
True, some of these NGOs are pushing hidden agendas in the name of “We are here to help”
Khanani Daniella
Righttt… Ati savior mentality.
Khanani Daniella
It’s a sham
Kevin Bongonyinge
I got pissed as I was reading, since it’s quite unfair for the girl child. We you said clam down I was like, how did she know the tempers are high now. Anyways, you talked about the issues of putting the girl Child in school and also look for was to eradicate poverty. They can’t do that because when they put the girls in school then they will be busy building their careers. So they allow them to be out of school so that they are idol. And as you know ‘ an idol mind is the devil’s work shop.’ Thus it helps their “agenda” to be fulfilled. Does it make sense. I was just thinking aloud.
Khanani Daniella
Hahaha I was angry too as I was writing Kevin. Hahah that’s why I said I need to calm down. Pheewwwwww…
And it’s so sad. It truly is… And the thing is, we’re too myopic to see this exploitation..
And you’re right… They want idle African minds to keep manipulating. But it’s the 21st century hello!!! We’re educated. We know what they’re doing. So we shall sensitize our people.
Eh thanks for this comment Kevin. Hahha you want me to continue the blog post here😂
Kevin Bongonyinge
Yes we have to sensitise our people 🥂💪
Your welcome Danny🤝🤝
Meanwhile my typos and sorry about them I was in a rush🙈🙈🙈
Khanani Daniella
Thank you for reading.
Kevin Bongonyinge
Your welcome
Kevin Bongonyinge
I got pissed as I was reading, since it’s quite unfair for the girl child. We you said clam down I was like, how did she know the tempers are high now. Anyways, you talked about the issues of putting the girl Child in school and also look for was to eradicate poverty. They can’t do that because when they put the girls in school then they will be busy building their careers. So they allow them to be out of school so that they are idol. And as you know ‘ an idol mind is the devil’s work shop.’ Thus it helps their “agenda” to be fulfilled. Does it make sense. I was just thinking aloud.
Khanani Daniella
Hahaha I was angry too as I was writing Kevin. Hahah that’s why I said I need to calm down. Pheewwwwww…
And it’s so sad. It truly is… And the thing is, we’re too myopic to see this exploitation..
And you’re right… They want idle African minds to keep manipulating. But it’s the 21st century hello!!! We’re educated. We know what they’re doing. So we shall sensitize our people.
Eh thanks for this comment Kevin. Hahha you want me to continue the blog post here😂
Kevin Bongonyinge
Yes we have to sensitise our people 🥂💪
Your welcome Danny🤝🤝
Meanwhile my typos and sorry about them I was in a rush🙈🙈🙈
Khanani Daniella
Thank you for reading.
Kevin Bongonyinge
Your welcome
musanjufu benjamin kavubu
You hard what happened in Namibia, for parents who can’t afford monthly pads for their daughter they could opt to use inplants that the state was offering for free
Khanani Daniella
Oh wow. I hadn’t seen this… See how absurd these things are?
Why not just buy the pads 🙄
musanjufu benjamin kavubu
It beat ones understanding when they give out free condoms like air
Khanani Daniella
Righttttttt?????? It really beats mine
musanjufu benjamin kavubu
You hard what happened in Namibia, for parents who can’t afford monthly pads for their daughter they could opt to use inplants that the state was offering for free
Khanani Daniella
Oh wow. I hadn’t seen this… See how absurd these things are?
Why not just buy the pads 🙄
musanjufu benjamin kavubu
It beat ones understanding when they give out free condoms like air
Khanani Daniella
Righttttttt?????? It really beats mine
Kevin Bongonyinge
Exactly. And at times that is what the state wants.
Kevin Bongonyinge
Exactly. And at times that is what the state wants.
Kevin Bongonyinge
Yes we have to sensitise our people.🥂 💪
Your welcome Dann 🤝🤝
Meanwhile my typos and sorry about them I was in a rush.🙈🙈🙈
Khanani Daniella
Haha it’s alright and yes we do.
Kevin Bongonyinge
Yes we have to sensitise our people.🥂 💪
Your welcome Dann 🤝🤝
Meanwhile my typos and sorry about them I was in a rush.🙈🙈🙈
Khanani Daniella
Haha it’s alright and yes we do.
Mwesigye Osbert
This is a very sensitive and broad topic you’re touching. I have written an article about how people just jump on any trend without question …I hope to publish it by Thursday. I’ve learned much from yours.
Khanani Daniella
Yes it is…
That’s why I considered writing a paper. 😂
But please write. We need to stay woke.
Thanks you for reading Osbert.
Mwesigye Osbert
This is a very sensitive and broad topic you’re touching. I have written an article about how people just jump on any trend without question …I hope to publish it by Thursday. I’ve learned much from yours.
Khanani Daniella
Yes it is…
That’s why I considered writing a paper. 😂
But please write. We need to stay woke.
Thanks you for reading Osbert.
Beaton
It’s so nicely done its hard to point out lest you seem like you do not want the girl child to prosper then you seem like the bad guy 😓
~B
Khanani Daniella
I know. Speaking about these things and the hidden agenda can make you seem like the conservative and rudimentary type but we need to be careful about the things we sign and ratify as African countries ..
Thanks for passing by. ☺️
Beaton
It’s so nicely done its hard to point out lest you seem like you do not want the girl child to prosper then you seem like the bad guy 😓
~B
Khanani Daniella
I know. Speaking about these things and the hidden agenda can make you seem like the conservative and rudimentary type but we need to be careful about the things we sign and ratify as African countries ..
Thanks for passing by. ☺️
conniedia
This was enlightening, on Father’s day we were cautioned by the pastor on being cautious of movements we jump onto without knowing the true agenda and this speaks volumes. This is why Africa needs to build because letting others do the work makes us prone to such things.
Khanani Daniella
Yes it’s very important to be discerning. Thank you so much for reading Connie. ☺️
conniedia
This was enlightening, on Father’s day we were cautioned by the pastor on being cautious of movements we jump onto without knowing the true agenda and this speaks volumes. This is why Africa needs to build because letting others do the work makes us prone to such things.
Khanani Daniella
Yes it’s very important to be discerning. Thank you so much for reading Connie. ☺️
advocateofunpopularopinions
Aid is AIDS to Africa. Guess this sums up your post
Khanani Daniella
Exactly. ☺️
Never could have said it better. 😂
advocateofunpopularopinions
Aid is AIDS to Africa. Guess this sums up your post
Khanani Daniella
Exactly. ☺️
Never could have said it better. 😂
Winnie Malinga
There’s always intrigue nowadays laced with well packaged causes to mislead ignorant folk. Thanks for enlightening me.
Khanani Daniella
You’re welcome and yes… We need to stay woke!!
Winnie Malinga
There’s always intrigue nowadays laced with well packaged causes to mislead ignorant folk. Thanks for enlightening me.
Khanani Daniella
You’re welcome and yes… We need to stay woke!!
Hope Chilinda
This is informative. Thank you for writing on this
Khanani Daniella
You’re welcome. Thanks for reading
☺️
Hope Chilinda
This is informative. Thank you for writing on this
Khanani Daniella
You’re welcome. Thanks for reading
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SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻♀️
Nice blog ✨
Khanani Daniella
Thanks Saania
SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻♀️
Nice blog ✨
Khanani Daniella
Thanks Saania