Theme pack
There are many myths and taboos surrounding the ability – or inability – to get pregnant. This is a sensitive topic, with many emotions involved, particularly for those who have struggled to get pregnant or who have experienced a loss. There is also a lot of stigma and shame, particularly for women, connected to these issues, making it a gender equality issue. It takes two to get pregnant, yet one usually bears more of the blame and burden whether successful or not.
In this month’s theme pack, we share several interview and drama scripts to help you discuss pregnancy and infertility. Two of the interview scripts are excellent episodes produced by members of our network as part of our “HÉRÈ – Bien-être des femmes au Mali” project in Mali. We also encourage you to read our Broadcaster how-to guide on Addressing sensitive issues, or follow our online learning module on the same topic.
Backgrounders & Information documents
Terminology guide to discussing sexual and reproductive health and rights
Interview scripts
The importance of care during pregnancy and childbirth
Exploring opinions and facts about infertility (Den sôrô baliya)
Let’s talk about it: A young couple plans pregnancy and childbirth
Breaking the silence around infertility in women and men
Maternal and infant mortality, why don’t we talk about it?
The importance of a healthy diet for pregnant women
Drama scripts
Are you mine? Sexual consent in young people
Radio spots
Myths and misconceptions about sexual consent and contraceptives
Barza Wire stories
Mali: Woman regains her fertility through medical care
Mali: Young woman advises fellow citizens to choose legal abortions
Madagascar: The importance of emergency obstetric care for mothers (UNFPA)
Mali: Men support their wives during prenatal and postnatal monitoring
We hope that this kind of ‘one-stop shop’ on selected topics is useful, and that you can use the resources in this month’s theme pack to make effective programming on pregnancy and infertility. There will be more Barza Wire stories on these topics published in the coming weeks.
Please use and enjoy these resources. Let us know if they’re useful—and exactly how you use them!