Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Thursday signed the Contraceptives Bill into law, allowing 15-year-old girls to access contraceptives, a move that has drawn opposition especially among conservatives and the Church.
This development comes at a time Rwanda is grappling with high rates of teenage pregnancies. Some opponents argue that such laws may expose teenagers to early sexual activity, while others believe it is better for them to use contraceptives than face unintended pregnancies, which often lead to school dropout.
