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19 June 2020
Statement

A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience

Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security, a violation of international law and a blight on humanity’s conscience. As a... Read more

15 June 2020
Statement

Bending the Arc of History Towards Justice

This is a moment of suffering for many people, especially people of African descent. We at UNFPA stand in solidarity in the global fight against... Read more

27 May 2020
News

How girls in informal settlements are coping with menstrual health during South Africa's COVID-19 lockdown

When environmentalist Xoli Fuyani saw a need for girl-focused support at schools on the Cape Flats in Cape Town and launched the Girls Club 10 years... Read more

26 May 2020
News

Nurses and midwives working around the clock to ensure safe pregnancies and births in the time of the COVID19 in South Africa

Uthukela District, Kwa-Zulu Natal- The onset of the coronavirus has made it evidently clear that nurses and midwives play a central role in the provision of quality maternal and new-born care within... Read more

19 May 2020
News

A woman’s diary of giving birth during the COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa

Pregnant mothers giving birth during COVID-19-related lockdowns face uncertainty and potentially life-threatening challenges. Bonang Motlaung, a 33-... Read more

13 May 2020
News

United Nations hands over menstrual health and hygiene management products and Covid-19 masks

The United Nations in South Africa and partners today donated thousands of menstrual health and hygiene management products and masks to the government as part of the UN response to prevent the... Read more

11 May 2020
News

Midwives are the backbone of maternal health systems

This year May 5 marked International Day of the Midwife celebrated under the theme “Midwives- Celebrate, Demonstrate, Mobilise, Unite.” To mark the... Read more

8 May 2020
Press Release

Minister Maite Nkoana- Mashabane calls for continual access to menstrual and hygiene products during the lock down period and beyond, through partnership initiatives.

Minister Maite Nkoana- Mashabane calls for continual access to menstrual and hygiene products during the lock down period and beyond, through... Read more

6 May 2020
Press Release

Joint press statement: Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Promoting Gender-responsiveness in the COVID-19 crisis

Sexual and reproductive health needs, including psychosocial support services, and protection from gender-based violence, must be prioritized to... Read more

28 April 2020
Press Release

New UNFPA projections predict calamitous impact on women’s health as COVID-19 pandemic continues

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the number of women unable to access family planning, facing unintended pregnancies, gender-based violence and... Read more

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