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12 May 2025
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Escaping the Shadows: Neliswa’s Stand Against Forced Marriage
Neliswa was only 15 when she was abducted under ukutwala, a controversial cultural practice once used for arranged marriages, but which in modern times has often been misused to…
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12 May 2025
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Over 40 MPs Sign Landmark Commitment on Women’s Health at G20 Parliamentary Conference
At the G20 Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town, over 40 MPs from G20, African, and donor countries signed a landmark Statement of Commitment on Women’s Health. Co-hosted by EPF…
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16 December 2024
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Triumph Over Adversity: Empowering Youth with Disabilities Through Education and Advocacy for Sexual and Reproductive Health& Rights
This inspiring story shines a light on the resilience and determination of a young individual with disabilities who is breaking barriers to access their sexual and reproductive…
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30 October 2024
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World Population Day commemoration coincides with the launch of the 2024 State of the World Population report
The 2024 commemoration of World Population Day was indeed a phenomenal one and remained true to the envisioned intent for such a day when it was first declared in 1987. This year…
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25 October 2024
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Driving Equality: Handover of the Eastern Cape Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality Strategy 2025-2030
The Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality Strategy was developed through the Joint UNFPA/ UNICEF Global Affairs Canada funded programme titled Empowering Women and girls to…
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23 September 2024
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Empowering Futures: Reflecting on ICPD@30 in South Africa
The 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD30) in South Africa would be a significant event, marking three decades since the landmark…
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09 September 2024
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Learning Exchange on Gender-Based Violence: UNFPA Facilitates Insightful Visit for Lesotho Delegation
Learning exchanges are vital platforms for fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between countries, particularly in addressing complex social issues such as Gender-Based…
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06 September 2024
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Youth SDG Action Day: If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far go together
The United Nations Association of South Africa (UNASA) UCT, in partnership with the United Nations Youth-Theme-Group led by UNFPA, hosted its SDG Action Day under the theme …
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06 September 2024
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Leading the Charge: UNFPA supports the formation of the Private Sector Coalition to End Gender-Based Violence & Harassment in the Workplace
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has played a pivotal role in supporting the establishment of the Private Sector Coalition against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in…
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