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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
Statement
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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30 August 2023
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Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid longstanding inequities
Women of African descent are part of an extraordinary legacy. They have led movements to end enslavement and uphold fundamental rights for themselves, and for their families and…
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18 August 2023
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Humanitarian emergencies: We stand by women and girls when they need us most
Conflict and disasters compound the challenges faced by millions of people around the world, driving record levels of displacement and humanitarian need. UNFPA delivers on our…
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05 May 2023
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023
Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and newborn babies.
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21 April 2023
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UNFPA conducts first high-level visit to new priority province Limpopo
COURTESY VISIT AND HANDOVER OF DIGNITY PACKS BY UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA) SOUTH AFRICA
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14 November 2022
Press Release
Day of 8 Billion
The global population is set to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022. The Statistician-General of South Africa, Mr Risenga Maluleke, and the Representative for the United Nations…
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