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Prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence among adolescent girls and young women in in South Africa
Summary of findings. Evidence indicate that intimate partner violence (IPV) is disturbingly high among South African adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). Understanding prevalence and risk factors for IPV among these emerging adults is critical for developing appropriate interventions to prevent adverse health outcomes later in life.
The State of the World's Midwifery 2021
The State of the World’s Midwifery 2021 builds on previous reports in the SoWMy series and represents an unprecedented effort to document the whole world’s Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Adolescent Health workforce, with a focus on midwives. It calls for urgent investment in midwives to enable them to fulfil their potential.
My Body Is My Own
We have the inherent right to choose what we do with our body, to ensure its protection and care, to pursue its expression. The quality of our lives depends on it. In fact, our lives themselves depend on it.
Against My Will
Every day, hundreds of thousands of girls around the world are subjected to practices that harm them physically or psychologically, or both, with the full knowledge and consent of their families, friends and communities.
UNFPA South Africa response to Covid-19
The onset of the novel coronavirus invoked sweeping emergency measures in South Africa
Compact for Young People in Humanitarian Action
COVID-19: Working with and for young people
United Nations in South Africa launches Emergency Flash Appeal for the Impact of COVID-19
On 30 April 2020, the United Nations in South Africa launched a US$136 million (R2.5 billion) emergency appeal to assist up to 10 million people in vulnerable communities facing various risks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the areas of health, water and sanitation, food security and gender-based violence, among others.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Preparedness and Response: Adolescents and Young People
Adolescents and Young People & Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Preparedness and Response: Gender Equality and Addressing Gender-based Violence (GBV)
Gender Equality and Addressing Gender-based Violence (GBV) and
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Prevention, Protection and Response.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Preparedness and Response: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Maternal and Newborn Health & COVID-19
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Maternal and Newborn Health &
COVID-19