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Theme pack
Expanding access to information for people with disabilities
Dear broadcasting partners, Access to information for people with disabilities is essential to building inclusive, equitable societies and stronger communities. Yet, many individuals still face significant barriers in accessing clear, relevant, and timely information due to physical, sensory, cognitive, or communication challenges. In many cases, information is not designed with accessibility in mind, leaving important…
Interview
Denial of access to contraception in Mali
HOST: Hello and welcome to our program on the denial of resources or opportunities through the lens of sexual and reproductive health—a phenomenon rooted in traditional practices. To discuss this, we are joined by three guests. Marama Sangaré, 33, mother of two daughters, has been a victim of this practice and continues to face its…
Interview
Right to contraception in Mali
HOST: Hello dear listeners, and welcome to our program. For several years, the government of Mali has been making efforts to provide access to information, adequate services, and the necessary products for contraception. Despite this work, which has been praised by health and human rights actors, the contraceptive prevalence rate remains unsatisfactory according to…
Interview
Community perception: The right to choose one’s spouse
RISE OF THE MUSICAL INTRO, THEN FADE INTO THE NEXT SEGMENT HOST: Hello listeners, welcome to our program. Today, with our guests, we will talk about the community’s perception of the right to choose one’s spouse. They will discuss the causes and consequences of choosing a partner. We will also talk about the actions…
Theme pack
Understanding contraceptives and dispelling myths
Dear broadcasting partners, Misconceptions about contraceptives remain a major barrier to informed decision-making around sexual and reproductive health. Across many communities, myths, misinformation, and fear can prevent people—especially women and young people—from accessing and confidently using family planning methods that are safe, effective, and life-changing. Improving understanding of contraceptives helps individuals and couples make choices…
Interview
Public debt and its impact in Africa
Please note that this script is not a word-for-word record of the interviewees’ words. To ensure that we cover the key information about the topic, and that all readers will understand the messages, we have modified the text slightly, and are therefore using pseudonyms rather than the interviewees’ real names especially for our case study….
Radio spot
Radio spots on public debt
Spot #1: What is public debt? NARRATOR: You might have heard that (name of your country) has a lot of public debt. You may have heard that many African countries have a lot of debt. But what is public debt? And who is it owed to? Public debt is money owed by governments to other…
Backgrounder
Public debt and illicit financial flows in Africa, and their impact on African households
Introduction This backgrounder explains public debt in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. It shows how the challenges of public debt are caused not only by governments borrowing money, but also by the structure and operations of the global economic system. The backgrounder also gives examples of how unsustainable levels of public debt hurt societies, households, and…
Theme pack
Broadcasting change: Youth and reproductive health
Dear broadcasting partners, Young people are the future of Africa’s rural communities. Yet, many youth face barriers to accessing accurate and inclusive sexual and reproductive health information—especially those living in remote areas or those with diverse gender identities. We are proud to share a new theme pack on Youth Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health….
Interview
Media literacy and sexual and reproductive rights
RISING SIGNATURE TUNE, THEN FADE OUT HOST : Hello, dear listeners! Welcome to our program and thank you for tuning in. Today, our program today is about media literacy and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). We’ll use the case of a young woman to help us understand this issue. First, we’ll chat with…