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Looking at Africa's future through the lens of progress, evidence and foresight

calendar_today 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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Unique in its Approach: Comprehensive Training Programme on Adolescent Sexual Health and Reproductive (ASHR) by UNFPA’s Youth Advisory Panel

calendar_today 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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Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid longstanding inequities

calendar_today 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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Humanitarian emergencies: We stand by women and girls when they need us most

calendar_today 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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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023

calendar_today 05 May 2023

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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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UNFPA conducts first high-level visit to new priority province Limpopo

calendar_today 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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Day of 8 Billion

calendar_today 14 November 2022

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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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Disturbing rise in teenage pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based violence  and HIV infection in adolescent girls in East and Southern Africa ​​– we need to act collectively and with urgency

calendar_today 11 October 2022

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Disturbing rise in teenage pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based violence  and HIV infection in adolescent girls in East and Southern Africa ​​– we need to act collectively and with urgency

Girls’ sheer resilience in the face of adversity is cause for celebration this International Day of The Girl Child. While East and Southern Africa has seen significant progress in…

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Young leaders decode the barriers in which the young people can reach their full potential & create a world for all ages

calendar_today 12 August 2022

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Young leaders decode the barriers in which the young people can reach their full potential & create a world for all ages

In celebration of this year's International Youth Day, which is commemorated annually on the 12th August, the UN Youth Theme Group hosted a vibrant hybrid webinar with the theme,…

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