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A growing body of research shows that gender-transformative approaches can contribute to sustained improvements to sexual, reproductive and maternal health outcomes.
South Africa is facing a complex set of historic and current inequalities straddling race, class, gender, geography, disabilities and sexual orientation.
Across sub-Saharan Africa, adolescent girls from the poorest socioeconomic strata are vulnerable to early unintended pregnancy, child and forced marriage, female genital mutilation, gender-based violence, and related negative health outcomes.
The Closing Webinar offers participants an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of the GT4Africa collaboration while exploring strategies to sustain its impact and build on the gains made.
The Journal Supplement Launch Webinar showcased the GT4Africa cohort's research to a broader audience and created a platform for dialogue on advancing gender-transformative research, policy, and practice across Africa.