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UNFPA ensuring Meaningful Youth Participation through successful recruitment and induction of new Youth Advisory Panel 2021- 2024 cohort
UNFPA organised a four-day national orientation workshop following a competitive recruitment of the new cohort of the 2021- 2024 Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) programme. The induction session took place... Read more
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District stakeholders roll up their sleeves to address young women and girls’ SRH, HIV and GBV issues in KwaZulu-Natal
After a year of holding virtual meetings, due to the Covid- 19 pandemic, district stakeholders came together around the same table in a memorable face-to- face District Coordination Meeting on 28... Read more
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Rural community in KwaZulu-Natal stands up against forced and early marriages
The National Strategic Plan on GBV and Femicide indicates that the practice of Ukutwhala (early and forced marriages) is linked to violence against... Read more
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Supporting vulnerable young women is a collective effort
Supporting vulnerable adolescent girls and young women: A collective effort By Dr. Agathe Lawson, Representative UNFPA South Africa, Ms. Christine Muhigana, Representative, UNICEF South Africa... Read more
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences for the population
The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences for the population. For some, it has led some to postponing childbearing. For others, disruptions... Read more
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How COVID-19 has increased fertility, adolescent pregnancy and maternal deaths in East and Southern African countries
Young people are able to access [sexual and reproductive health] services but not as much as they used to before the lockdown,” said Kondelwani... Read more
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Men edge closer towards healing the nation: “Reinforcing the narrative against GBVF”.
The Eastern Cape (EC) Men’s Movement heeded the call by the National Legislature to establish a Men’s Forum to tackle Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) and other social-ills. The... Read more
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Moving the needle forward for menstrual health requires multi-sectoral partnerships
Significant progress had been made in achieving menstrual health globally, and South Africa is a key player in this regard
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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions
How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period... Read more
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Global shortage of 900,000 midwives threatens women’s lives and health, new report shows
“A 35-year-old pregnant woman came to our clinic with abdominal pain,” recalled Hawrin Yousif, a midwife in the Khazir displacement camp in the... Read more