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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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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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10 July 2024
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A sky resembling smoke: Witnessing despair and hope in the wake of Tongaat’s tornado
It’s June 3rd and social media is abuzz with videos of hail the size of tennis balls and a sky that resembles something like smoke, 40 kilometres north of Durban. Reports come in…
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04 April 2024
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The role of Amakhosi (Traditional Leaders) in combating Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in Kwa-Zulu Natal
To implement the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), the province of KwaZulu Natal identified GBVF Champions, such as district and local mayors,…
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29 November 2023
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Looking at Africa's future through the lens of progress, evidence and foresight
As the sun set over Lusaka, Zambia on 10 November, a vibrant discussion by the Ministers in Charge of Population drew to a close, following two days of receiving reports from the…
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29 September 2023
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Unique in its Approach: Comprehensive Training Programme on Adolescent Sexual Health and Reproductive (ASHR) by UNFPA’s Youth Advisory Panel
On 19th- 22nd September 2023 UNFPA’s Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) empowered the government’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) through conducting a capacity building training…
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