Beira - A delegation from Sweden, including the Minister of International Development Cooperation, Peter Eriksson, attended a meeting with activists, family members and mentors of the Rapariga Biz program on Friday in Beira. The program targets capacity building in sexual and reproductive health, leadership, citizenship and human rights of 1 million vulnerable teenage girls to prevent child marriages and teenage pregnancy.
Swedish Ambassador to Mozambique, Marie Andersson, was present and highlighted her country's commitment to reducing early marriages, school drop-outs and maternal mortality in Mozambique.
"It is very important to see the impact of this program in the country. Hearing the statements of the mentors and activists we see that it is possible to combat early marriage and change current realities," said the Ambassador.
Minister Peter Eriksson talked and asked questions to understand more about the program that he considers to be of extreme relevance for developing countries.
"It's all about sexual rights, education, health and many aspects of girls' lives. It's a big project that aims to reach 1 million adolescents and solve important issues in their lives," he added.