Policy, Advocacy, Communication Enhanced for Reproductive Health (PACE)

Between January and March 2022, Provincial Advocacy Meetings in Province 1, Gandaki Province, Bagmati Province, Karnali Province, and Lumbini Province were conducted with provincial health policymakers with an aim to advocate for the provincial policies that support young people's access to high-quality, stigma-free family planning, and contraceptive services and information. The meetings were attended by high-level government officials of respective provinces including the Provincial Ministry of Health and the Provincial Health Directorate.  

Lobby meetings with provincial health policymakers

With an aim to advocate for provincial policies that support young people's access to high-quality, stigma-free family planning, and contraceptive services and information Provincial Advocacy Meetings in five provinces of Nepal - Province 1, Gandaki, Bagmati, Karnali, and Lumbini provinces were conducted with the participation of provincial health authorities like the Ministry of Health and Population, Ministry of Social Development, Provincial Health Directorate, Health Offices, Provincial Health Logistic Management Centre, and Provincial Health Training Centre.

Development and distribution of IEC material on Youth Contraceptive Discontinuation 

IEC material on youth contraceptive discontinuation was developed both in Nepali and English languages and was distributed among policymakers and young people. The IEC includes a definition of contraceptive discontinuation, discontinuation status in Nepal, reasons for discontinuation, and ways in which policymakers can address the issue. 

Our Impact

The advocacy meetings provided policymakers with the space to reflect upon the situation of youth contraceptive use in their province, and according to them, it was the first time that all of the related officials discussed the issue. The meetings have taken forward the agenda of putting young people at the forefront of their SRHR plans and policies, including the family planning initiatives. Alongside, IEC materials on youth contraceptive discontinuation developed in Nepali and English languages further helped them remain sensitized on the issue for the long run.