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The Coalition to Stop Maternal Mortality due to Unsafe Abortion (@CSMMUA_) convened its Quarter One meetingto strengthen coordination and sharpen advocacy efforts aimed at advancing women’s health and rights in Uganda. The meeting brought together coalition members to plan strategic advocacy engagements around Supreme Court Constitutional Appeal No. 1 of 2026 (arising from Petition 10), a case with significant implications for access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Discussions also focused on identifying high-impact, time-sensitive priorities to inform the coalition’s 2026 annual work plan, which will later be presented to the Steering Committee for consideration and guidance. #SafeAndLegalCare

Last week , the Executive Director was able to represent us at the CSSMUA quarterly meeting chanting a way forward for reduction of maternal mortality through unsafe abortion in Uganda @cssmua @cehurduganda @FrenchEmbassyUg @GCWR_Uganda @nilegirlsforum

We participated in the 1st @CSMMUA1 coalition meeting with partners who advance #SRHR in Uganda. The meeting provided a platform to reflect this year's priorities & strategize advocacy engagements around the Supreme Court Constitutional Appeal No. 1 of 2026 (Petition 10 Judgment)

We joined the Q1 @CSMMUA_ meeting with fellow coalition members with an aim to strengthen coordination in advancing women's health and rights in Uganda. We reviewed our 2026 priorities across the different thematic areas to get clarity on where each organization can contribute.

We joined our fellow coalition members for the Coalition to Stop Maternal Mortality due to Unsafe Abortion (CSMMUA) for the Quarter One meeting. The meeting aimed at strengthening coordination and sharpen advocacy efforts aimed at advancing women’s health and rights in Uganda.

We joined fellow members of the @CSMMUA_ for the Q1 meeting focused on strengthening collective advocacy for women’s health and rights in Uganda. Key discussions included strategic engagement around Supreme Court Constitutional Appeal No.1 of 2026. #SRHR #WomensRights #Uganda

Glad to joined partners convened by Coalition to Stop Maternal Mortality due to Unsafe Abortion to reflect on advocacy priorities ahead of the appeal at the Supreme Court of Uganda. Women and girls with disabilities must not be invisible in conversations on #SafeAndLegalCare

“To advance our legal agenda, we need to revitalize the synergy between our research findings and our courtroom advocacy, ensuring every case is backed by empirical data.” - @EstherDhafa during here presentation of the Supreme Court Constitutional Petition No.1 of 2026- defining the CSMMUA advocacy plan “Our ultimate objective is to secure universal access to safe and dignified reproductive services, ensuring that cost and safety are no longer barriers for women and girls.” - Prof. Dan Kaye Presenting the draft documentation on abortion advocacy best practices and the wider SRHR | CSMMUA quarterly meeting 2026 #SafeAndLegalCare

@CSMMUA_ coalition members took time to review and reflect on the coalition’s 2026 priorities and plans across the different thematic areas, ensuring that efforts remain aligned and responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities. The meeting created space for new and existing members to align their work within the coalition’s thematic areas, strengthening collaboration and clarity on where each organisation contributes most effectively in line with the CSMMUA strategic plan (2024-2028). #SafeAndLegalCare

In his address at @CSMMUA_’s quarterly meeting , Richard Muganzi, Director of Programs at the secretariat , emphasized the critical transition the coalition is making from planning to action. He reflected on the coalition's growth, noting that what began as a small group of five or six organizations has expanded into a significant movement capable of influencing national policy. Muganzi stressed that the coalition's strength lies in its diverse membership and collective voice, which allows it to challenge restrictive reproductive health policies more effectively than any single organization could. He highlighted the importance of the 2024–2028 strategic plan as a roadmap for progress but urged members to move beyond theory and focus on tangible implementation in 2026. His called for unity, encouraging members to remain committed to the shared goal of reducing maternal mortality through bold advocacy and legal action. #SafeAndLegalCare

The quarterly meeting discussions fed into the documentation of best practices on abortion advocacy and broader #SRHR work contributing to the coalition’s wider research and learning agenda. Through this engagement, #CSMMUA coalition members continued to build a stronger, coordinated voice in advancing policies, advocacy, and evidence that protect the health, dignity, and the reproductive rights of women and girls. #SafeAndLegalCare

It was amazing having the different priorities for the coalition aligned towards our advocacy @CSMMUA1 @cehurduganda

Edith Sifuna (@EdySifuna), the coalition coordinator, opened the @csmmua_’s first quarterly meeting of 2026 by expressing gratitude to partners for the support and resilience. She emphasized that the importance of these quarterly sessions is to analyze progress throughout the year as the coalition works toward the goals established in the 2024–2028 strategic plan. The primary objective for this session is to define advocacy priorities in response to Supreme Court Constitutional Appeal No. 1 of 2026 and the Petition 10 judgment, while also discussing global policy developments that affect abortion advocacy. #SafeAndLegalCare

“On behalf of the steering committee, we welcome you to our first quarterly meeting of this new year. We've come from very far as the #CSMMUA coalition, i always like to say that behind every statistic of maternal mortality is a woman with dreams, a family, and a future. Our responsibility as a coalition is to ensure that those futures are not cut short. We continue to reaffirm our commitment to the work that we do collectively, and advocating for evidence-based policies, expanding access to accurate information and services, and ensuring that no woman dies from a preventable cause. We believe that this is not a very new fight, but it's an old fight with new strategies, and I believe we are going to have great work this year.” - Caroline Aruho (@AruhoCarwakoma) | CSMMUA steering committee. #SafeAndLegalCare

Post-Abortion Care (PAC) is a life-saving and essential emergency Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) service that plays a critical role in preventing maternal deaths and complications arising from unsafe abortions. A case concerning access to Post-Abortion Care (PAC) is scheduled to come up for mention on 9th March 2026. We invite all partners, and advocates who support women’s health, bodily autonomy, and access to emergency medical care to join us in court as we continue to advocate for the protection and promotion of life-saving SRH services. Your presence and solidarity are important in advancing access to essential SRH services for women and girls. Date: 9th March 2026 Purpose: Court Mention of the PAC Case. #LIRAProgramme

International Women's Day reminds us that Women's Health and all their Rights matter! We must individually and collectively say No to all forms of rights violations directed to women and girls & hold those responsible accountable. @cehurduganda @LeverforChange

A Retrospective Study on Teenage Pregnancy and Abortion in Kamuli, Mayuge and Wakiso Districts reviews adolescent pregnancy and abortion trends in three high-burden districts in Uganda. The study, conducted by CEHURD, analysed 13,162 deliveries across six Health Centre IVs between October 2019 and June 2023. It found that 28 percent of all deliveries were among girls aged 10 to 19. It also reviewed post-abortion care data in four facilities and found that 46 percent of those who received care were adolescents. Beyond the statistics, the study examines the causes of teenage pregnancy and abortion, girls’ experiences, and the barriers to returning to school. The findings are informing advocacy for stronger sexual and reproductive health and rights protections for adolescents, with plans to publish and expand the research nationally. Read more » bit.ly/4aJi63V #CEHURDPublications #Issues2

Tonight at 8PM, tune in to #NBSImpactUganda on @nbstv with @victoria_sibiya. We shall be unpacking our HIV & TB related work, dissecting how stigma and discrimination continue to deny people access to healthcare and why this is a critical human rights issue. The conversation features voices from policy and lived experience speak up for dignity, justice, and equitable access to healthcare for all. #TBHIVHumanRights #EndHIVAIDS

Kasese leaders decry surge in unsafe abortions. Many girls who conceive shun antenatal care and instead resort to abortion for fear of stigma, parental reaction and community shame bit.ly/4qZzXbL #MonitorUpdates