23/05/2025
CALLING ALL LEARNRES, PARENTS,AND EDUCATORS📚
The Ministry of Education is committed to supporting every leamer's journey towards a bright and successful future.
Did you know that Early and Unintended Pregnancy (EUP) is a major national health and development concern? It has significant consequences,particularly affecting Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW).
In Eswatini, the problem of EUP remains visible, with a significant percentage of primary and secondary school-aged girls having given birth before the age of 24. Furthermore, the school dropout rate for adolescent girls is high compared with boys, with pregnancy being one of the main reasons.
Good news! The Ministry of Education has comprehensive guidelines in place for the prevention and management of learner pregnancies. These guidelines aim to:
• Prevent early and unintended pregnancies.
•Manage existing early and unintended pregnancies.
• Mitigate the impact of early and unintended pregnancies.
Our goal is to ensure that all learners remain in school, complete their education, and achieve their full potential. This requires a collective effort from families, learners, and communities.
Let's work together to empower our young people, equip them with essential life skills, and provide the necessary support to ensure continuous education for all!
For Success