Adolescents in Rwanda aged 15 or older will be able to access family planning services without parental consent

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"Adolescents in Rwanda aged 15 or older will be able to access family planning services without parental consent under a new law passed by the country’s parliament aimed at reducing teenage pregnancies."

"Rwanda’s Parliament has passed a new law granting adolescent girls the right to access Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services—particularly family planning—without requiring parental consent. This decision aims to address the rising number of teenage pregnancies across the country.

The bill was first tabled in 2022 but faced a setback after Members of Parliament (MPs) expressed concerns that such a law might encourage teenage promiscuity. As a result, the original version required parental consent for minors to receive SRH services. ..."

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Rwanda Passes Law Allowing Adolescents to Access Family Planning Without Parental Consent