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14 February 2018
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This project underscores the importance of Strategic Partnerships: visit to Nelson Mandela Children Hospital
As part of her final duties in line with the First Multi-Country African Mission, the UN Secreatry-General’s Envoy on Youth, Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake visited the Nelson Mandela Children Hospital (... Read more
13 February 2018
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"Keep Rising" says Natalia Kanem and Jayathma Wikramanayake to Teenage Girls at Steve Tshwete Secondary School in Olievenhoutbosch, Tshwane
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director, Dr Natalia Kanem, together with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Ms. Jayathma Wikramanayake, visited two Rise... Read more
13 February 2018
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UN Youth Envoy Dialogue on Meaningful Youth Engagement with United Nations Staff
Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake, the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, met with United Nations staff based in Pretoria as part of her four (4) day official visit to South Africa. The meeting brought... Read more
13 February 2018
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Bring Young People Closer to the UN and UN Closer to Young People – Youth Envoy in an Interview at Ubuntu Radio
As part of a five (5) nation visit in Africa, the UN Youth Envoy is completing her mission in South Africa, where she is meeting with young people and stakeholders in the Youth Development space. The... Read more
13 February 2018
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Harnessing the Demographic Dividend means Harnessing the Gender Dividend, Investing in Alternative Africa and Reaching Vulnerable Youth: Young People Tell UNFPA Executive Director and UN Youth Envoy
On 13 February 2018, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, shared a panel with the Youth Envoy, Ms Jayathma Wickeramanayake in a dialogue with young people... Read more
12 February 2018
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UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth gives Keynote address at the youth pre-conference for the 8th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights
The UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Jayathma Wickramanayake, in a keynote speech at the youth pre-conference on Sexual Health and Rights (SHR), called on youth sexual and reproductive rights... Read more
15 November 2017
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Ms. Laura Londen, Deputy Executive Director, Management mission to South Africa
Ms Laura Londen, the Deputy Executive Director, Management (DED-M) travelled to the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region on mission from 11-19 November 2017. The mission, in part to participate in... Read more
25 October 2017
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State of the World Population 2017: Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director
The State of World Population 2017 Worlds Apart: Reproductive Health and Rights in an Age of Inequality Our world is increasingly unequal. But this inequality is not only about money. It’s also about... Read more
3 October 2017
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Late World Population Day commemoration proves a success!!
Each year, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) collaborates with the South Africa Government through the Department of Social Development by organising a forward looking event to commemorate... Read more
19 August 2017
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Message of UNFPA Acting Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem World Humanitarian Day 19 August 2017
Reproductive health and rights must be protected in crises   Message of UNFPA Acting Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem World Humanitarian Day 19 August 2017   Every woman has the right to decide... Read more

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