Social Action

Sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa beyond 2030: Completing the unfinished agenda

The global development agenda has repeatedly recognized sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as fundamental to human dignity, gender equality, social justice, and sustainable development. Yet, as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approach their 2030 deadline, s...

Impact of cervical cancer–related stigma on screening uptake in Dakar and Kedougou, Senegal: A context-specific stigma index

Cervical cancer is a major public health problem, but it can be prevented through screening and treatment of precancerous lesions. The aim of this study was to assess the association between cervical cancer-related stigma and prior cervical cancer screening uptake among women in...

Marine protected areas and maritime spatial planning integration dynamics across Europe

Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) has emerged as a central governance tool to balance ecological, social, and economic uses of marine space, while Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) remain essential for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience. Effective integration of MPAs in...

Emergency obstetric referrals in public primary health care centres in Benin City, Nigeria: a qualitative study

The aim of this study was to assess the mechanisms, procedures, and processes of the referral system for emergency obstetric care (EmOC) in public primary health care centres (PHCs) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, with recommendations offered to address the challenges. A quali...