Parliamentarian that subscribe to the Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians (NAWMP) met at Imperial Royale Kampala to indentify and strategize on issues of Reproductive health, they will champion during the tenure of the 10th Parliament.
The plan is aimed at enhancing their technical, advocacy and resource mobilization skills, consolidate existing partnerships and network as well as bring on board partnerships for RMNCAH.
The legislator’s earmarked five Strategic Goals for the incoming Strategic Plan 2017/18.
The major output of the Retreat was a draft strategic Plan on Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) for NAWMP Uganda Chapter.
Supported by DSW, the Retreat attracted 60 legislators, 10 technical staffs from both government and CSOs that are active members of the Family Planning Advocacy Group, National Population Council (NPC) among others.
With the Goal of RMNCAH positioned as a key Development issue, the decision makers pledged to advocate for universal access to Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services at the floor of parliament and other levels.
In addition, the legislators pledged to advance and promote family planning as a key development concern in Uganda.
The Country Director appreciated the role played by parliamentarians in promoting reproductive health in Uganda
“As DSW we underscore the role you play in advocating and mobilizing resources for reproductive health program in this country” Said Mona.
Adding that this is what prompted DSW to come in and support this process of developing the strategic plan, as it will give the law makers an opportunity to align on the national, regional and international dynamics and societal challenges on reproductive Health,
Mona Herbert, the Country Director DSW opened the Retreat, with an overview of DSW and the overall strategic direction of the organisation on reproductive health and interventions in empowering women and young people to live their full potential.
Hon. Espellaza Baguma, the Chairperson NAWMP said that the network is committed to work with likeminded organisation in promoting RNMCAH. She emphasized that this time round the network plans to keep alive connection with the people, they are advocating for.
Earmarked Strategic Goals
· Enhancing Development of NAWMP- Uganda Chapter as a reproductive Health Forum,
· Mechanisms for providing RMNCAH services fully implemented in Uganda,
· Women empowered and community mobilization for maternal health and related services
· increased financing for RMNCAH services in Uganda
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“In the 10hth Parliament we are already to keep the RNMCAH candle burning” She remarked.
In addition the Chairperson, the parliamentary committee on health, pledged maximum support in ensuring that RMNCAH issues a captured in the committee budget recommendations. He urged legislators to navigate together in this coming budget process to ensure health issues are given priority in the Budget Frame 2017/18.
The Retreat however noted that, for family to steadily gain consideration in Uganda, capacity building for top government officials, opinion leaders as well as religious leaders is very paramount.
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