Adolescents participate in the AHADI project's peer group sessions. AHADI is advancing gender equality by contributing to the increased realization of the sexual and reproductive health and rights, well-being and dignity of marginalized girls (aged 10-24 years) in urban municipalities of Tanzania. AHADI provides a safe space for adolescent and youth girls and boys to unpack harmful, restrictive constructs of masculinity and femininity. (Photo credit: Paul Bettings / World Vision Canada)

Written by Ruth Fisseha & Sophia Papastavrou on Mar 18, 2026

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A woman confidently looks off into the distance with her arms crossed.

An infant sleeps in a blue hat while the gloved hand of a nurse conducts a medical exam.