Marlène Wazina SIRI

We are excited to welcome Mercy Juma as the official MC for the 9th RHNK Pan-African AYSRHR Scientific Conference 2026. 🎤 Across Africa and global platforms, Mercy has led powerful conversations at the intersection of policy, people and storytelling; bringing clarity, depth and humanity into some of the world’s most urgent health and development discussions. An award-winning journalist, strategic communications advisor and experienced moderator, Mercy brings insight, warmth, sharp listening and the ability to hold meaningful conversations that connect leaders, experts and young people in the same room. From moderating high-level global forums to amplifying lived experiences that too often go unheard, her work reflects the very spirit of this conference; BOLD conversations, accountability, youth-centered dialogue and Pan-African collaboration. And honestly? With Mercy guiding the conversations, Mombasa is going to be an incredible space for thought-provoking dialogue, powerful storytelling, learning and connection. As we prepare to convene voices from across Africa, we are proud to have her supporting conversations that will define this year’s conference. Karibuni Mombasa, Kenya🌍 We are ready for you! #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

We are honored to welcome Ms. Serah Malaba, Co-CEO of @tikoafrica, to the #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026. As Tiko joins this year’s conference as a sponsor, Ms. Serah brings perspective from leading youth-centered, data-driven and demand-led approaches that are helping young people across Africa access SRHR services and information in more responsive and innovative ways. Her experience working across multiple African countries on issues linked to the triple threat adds important insight to this year’s Pan-African conversations on youth agency, systems change and sustainable SRHR solutions. At a time when Africa is navigating shifting funding landscapes, increasing pressure on health systems and growing demand for integrated youth-centered approaches, conversations grounded in practical experience, innovation and cross-country learning are more important than ever. We look forward to the perspectives, lessons and conversations she will bring to the conference! 13 days to go!

As we count down to the #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026, here’s a question for everyone joining us: What conversation, experience, idea or challenge are YOU bringing into the room? Because this conference is not built on presentations alone. It is built on lived realities. On hard questions. On shared experiences from across Africa. And on people willing to speak honestly about what young people actually need. Every delegate comes into the room carrying something: an idea, a solution, a challenge, a story, a perspective that could shift the conversation forward. And that is what makes this platform powerful. In a few days, Mombasa becomes the meeting point for those conversations. See you there! #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

Africa is coming together. 🌍 Young people. Governments. Researchers. Advocates. Partners. Grassroots organizers. Implementers. Different countries. Different realities. One shared commitment to advancing AYSRHR. In a few days, we will gather for some of the most important conversations shaping youth health, agency and rights across Africa. It is going to be a powerful Pan-African spaces for learning, connection, accountability and collective action on #AYSRHR We look forward to hosting you! #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

The work moves further when we move together. The #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026 is being built alongside partners, sponsors, co-conveners and organizations that continue to invest in youth agency, SRHR, evidence-driven conversations and collective action across Africa. Governments, civil society, private sector actors, grassroots organizations, development partners. This platform exists because many people believe young people deserve systems, policies and spaces that truly work for them. Thank you to all our sponsors, co-conveners and official partners for walking this journey with us. Mombasa is almost here 🌍 #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026 #AYSRHR

HURRY! LATE BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY! 🚨 If you’ve been thinking about joining us in Mombasa, Kenya, this is the moment. Get ready for powerful conversations, meaningful networking, shared learning and BOLD ideas from young people, governments, researchers, advocates and partners from across Africa. The conference is a space to connect, contribute, challenge ideas and move the AYSRHR agenda forward together. Don’t miss this chance to secure your spot. 👉 Register now: rhnk.org/conference/reg… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

We are honored to welcome Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu as a speaker at the 9th RHNK Pan-African AYSRHR Scientific Conference 2026. A pediatrician, neuroscientist, public health specialist, educator and policymaker, Hon. Dr. Kaducu brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of health, education and public leadership. From strengthening Uganda’s primary healthcare systems to advancing universal primary education and championing the wellbeing of children and young people, her work reflects a deep commitment to building systems that respond to people’s realities. In the #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026 conversations around youth agency, health systems, education and sustainable investment, her voice and leadership will add important perspective to the dialogue. We have one day left before late bird registration closes. Register today: rhnk.org/conference/reg… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

The conversations are taking shape. The rooms are filling up. Delegates from across Africa are preparing to convene. And the question is still: Will you be in the room? The #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026 is a space where youth voices, evidence, policy, lived realities and solutions meet. A space to challenge ideas. Build partnerships. Share work that deserves visibility. And contribute to the #AYSRHR conversation across Africa. Late bird registration closes in 2 days. Register here: rhnk.org/conference/reg…

3 days to go! Registration is closing fast, but there is still time to show up the right way. Sponsorship packages are still available, offering you the opportunity to position your work where it matters most. The #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026 is bringing together voices, decision-makers and partners from across Africa. The question is: Will your organization be in that room, visible and part of the conversation? 👉 Secure your sponsorship package: rhnk.org/conference/par… 👉 Register before the deadline: rhnk.org/conference/reg… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

5 days to go. The late bird registration window is closing fast and so are the opportunities to position your work where it matters. This is your moment to: • Be in the room where real SRHR conversations happen • Connect with partners, policymakers and practitioners across Africa • Showcase your work and be part of what moves the agenda forward Have you secured your spot? Have you confirmed your sponsorship package? 👉 Register now: rhnk.org/conference/reg… 🤝 Explore sponsorship opportunities: rhnk.org/conference/par… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of mothers and caregivers who continue to nurture families and shape communities every day. Their care, sacrifices, and unwavering support remain the foundation of healthier and stronger societies. At @rhnkorg, we honor mothers from all walks of life and reaffirm our commitment to advancing access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare for every mother, everywhere. Because when mothers thrive, families and communities thrive too. #HappyMothersDay 💐

Our Executive Director @nellymunyasia participated in this panel at the NGO Forum in Gambia. The discussion explored the realities facing #SRHR defenders and healthcare providers across Africa, while also highlighting the power of solidarity, resilience and regional human rights mechanisms in protecting and advancing SRHR in Africa. This sets the tone for the #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026! Join us in June (2-5) to keep the conversation moving.

5 days to go. The late bird registration window is closing fast and so are the opportunities to position your work where it matters. This is your moment to: • Be in the room where real SRHR conversations happen • Connect with partners, policymakers and practitioners across Africa • Showcase your work and be part of what moves the agenda forward Have you secured your spot? Have you confirmed your sponsorship package? 👉🏾 Register now: rhnk.org/conference/reg… 🤝🏾 Explore sponsorship opportunities: rhnk.org/conference/par… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

Between 4th–8th May 2026, @rhnkorg delegation, led by Executive Director Ms. @nellymunyasia, convened a five-day Health Happens Here (HHH) Kenya Programme Design Workshop in partnership with @RutgersNL, @ICRWAfrica and other stakeholders. The workshop brought together partners and stakeholders to collaboratively shape the HHH Kenya Programme through the development of a contextualized Theory of Change, strategic priorities, research agenda, and draft 2026 workplan. Discussions focused on strengthening meaningful youth engagement, gender-transformative programming, advocacy, innovation, sustainability, and evidence-informed implementation within the Kenyan SRHR context. Throughout the week, participants identified key programme priorities, implementation gaps, research needs, and opportunities for collaboration and systems strengthening. The workshop concluded with commitments to refine the workplan, logframe, budget, and research agenda ahead of implementation. The closing session was officiated by Dr. Johnstone Kuya from the @NLinKenya, who commended the collaborative efforts and emphasized the importance of partnerships and evidence-driven approaches in strengthening healthcare systems and advancing Universal Health Coverage in Kenya. #RHNKImpact #RHNK4SRHR

We are in Banjul, The Gambia, for the NGO Forum taking place alongside the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Today, our Executive Director, Ms. @nellymunyasia of @rhnkorg, will speak at the panel discussion Defending Rights in Hostile Contexts from 9:05–10:05 AM GMT(12.05-1.05PM EAT) At a time when sexual and reproductive health and rights across Africa continue to face increasing attacks, shrinking civic space, misinformation, stigma and organized anti-rights movements, this conversation brings together human rights leaders, legal experts and frontline advocates to reflect on what it means to defend rights in increasingly difficult environments. Moderated by Hon. Commissioner Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie, the panel also features Dr. Jessica Oga of @afyanahakiug and Halimatou Dibba from the National Human Rights Commission of The Gambia, Rapporteur IPPF/OHCHR. The discussion will explore the realities facing SRHR defenders and healthcare providers across the continent, while also highlighting the power of solidarity, resilience, and regional human rights mechanisms in protecting and advancing SRHR in Africa. RHNK is honoured to contribute to this important conversation and to be part of a growing platform that continues to amplify African voices, strengthen collective action and defend the dignity, rights and health of communities across Africa. #ngosforum #acdhrs

6 days to go. 6 chances to make it count. The late bird registration deadline is almost here! have you secured your spot? Have you locked in your sponsorship package? The #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026 is where the work, the people and the conversations come together. Don’t miss your place in the room. 👉🏾 Register now: rhnk.org/conference/reg… 🤝🏾 Secure your sponsorship package: rhnk.org/conference/par… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

24 days to the #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026. 7 days left before registration closes. So, how are you showing up? The #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026 is where partnerships are built, ideas are challenged and real work is brought into the room. Have you secured your sponsorship package yet? Have you booked your exhibition space? Your work deserves to be seen in the room where these conversations are happening. 👉 Register and join us: rhnk.org/conference/reg… Book your exhibition space and Explore sponsorship opportunities: rhnk.org/conference/par… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026

Après une première mobilisation dans le cadre du #8mars, la solidarité se poursuit ! ONU Femmes, avec WANEP-Burkina Faso, a procédé à un 2e don au profit des femmes du centre Delwendé de Sakoula. Pagnes, draps, foulards, couvertures, chaussures… pour soutenir leur dignité.

This week, we proudly celebrate the dedication, compassion and life-saving work of midwives across Kenya and around the world. Midwives are at the heart of maternal and newborn health providing essential care before, during and after childbirth. Their role goes beyond clinical care; they are educators, advocates and trusted companions to women and families during some of life’s most critical moments. At @rhnkorg, we recognize the invaluable contribution of midwives in advancing respectful maternity care, improving health outcomes and strengthening our health systems. Their commitment continues to save lives and ensure that every woman has access to safe, dignified, and quality care. We reaffirm our commitment to supporting midwives through continued investment, training, and creating enabling environments where they can thrive and deliver their best. 👏🏽 Thank you to all #midwives for your unwavering service and impact. You are truly the backbone of maternal and newborn health. #IDM2026 #RHNKImpact #RHNK4SRHR

We are excited to have @tikoafrica in the room as a sponsor of the #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026. @tikoafrica is also showing up as a partner in the work, bringing real experience in using innovative, demand-driven approaches to connect young people to SRHR services. At the RHNK Pan-African #AYSRHR Scientific Conference, this is important. Because beyond the conversations, we need to understand: • what actually helps young people access services • what makes solutions work at scale • and how we design systems that respond to real needs Tiko’s approach brings practical insights that participants can learn from, question and apply in their own contexts. If you are coming to the conference, this is the kind of perspective that adds real value to the room. Are you registered yet? Register here: rhnk.org/conference/reg… #RHNKPanAfricanConference2026