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The role of Amakhosi (Traditional Leaders) in combating Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in Kwa-Zulu Natal
To implement the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), the province of KwaZulu Natal identified GBVF Champions, such... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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 ... Read more
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... Read more
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
UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics
New data reveals population anxieties are widespread and governments are increasingly adopting policies aimed at raising, lowering or maintaining... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more