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8 March 2024
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International Women's Day 2024

Breaking barriers - investing in the future of women and girls

As the world commemorates International Women's Day on March 8th, we stand united in celebrating the remarkable achievements of women and girls... Read more

8 March 2024
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Munira Twahir created Ari The Pad ATM in Kenya.

Investing in equality: How young women are innovating to improve their health, rights and lives

“I lead a team of six amazing women, with specialties from pharmaceutical supply chains to software engineering and digital marketing – our journey... Read more

3 March 2024
Story
Meet our remarkable heroes—community leaders, trailblazing projects, and change agents—who have made an impact through their ded

Inspiring surges of change

In the middle of multiple crises, stigma, and entrenched harmful practices, 2023 has emerged as a flagship year of progress in safeguarding the... Read more

3 March 2024
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A community discussion.

Breaking tradition: Malawian community leader reforms initiation ceremonies to protect girls’ rights

Fanny Galeta wasn’t sure how to react when her mother told her that her initiation ceremony had been planned. Over the years, Fanny had heard many... Read more

27 February 2024
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Alleluia Betty, one of 50 midwifery students benefiting from UNFPA sponsorship Ruli Higher Institute of Health

A transformative journey to reach zero preventable maternal deaths in Rwanda

Rwanda has undergone a remarkable journey in tackling its high maternal mortality rate over the past decade. From an alarming 1071 maternal deaths... Read more

20 February 2024
Story
 Five ways to change life for women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Five ways to change life for women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

With a legacy of sexual violence, prolonged war and high rates of maternal mortality, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country in crisis.... Read more

13 February 2024
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A young girl raises her hands at a classroom setting, in front of her we see teachers and a big blackboard.

After surviving sexual violence, youth leader creates change for girls with disabilities in the DRC

Ngoma is deaf, so she didn’t hear the group of boys as they snuck up behind her on a road in her hometown of Matadi. “They ambushed me, then dragged... Read more

8 February 2024
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A young girl sitting in a classroom smiles while raising her hand.

Raising the voices of survivors to create a generation free from female genital mutilation in Ethiopia

When she was fourteen, Zekia discovered that her parents were secretly preparing for her older sister to undergo female genital mutilation.“My... Read more

8 February 2024
Story
FGM stories

“I wanted to be last woman on earth to undergo FGM”

Mumina was just 7 years old when she suffered female genital mutilation (FGM). Bernadette was 13. As adults, they are part of Kenya’s movement to end... Read more

6 February 2024
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Simrimula Hamiza, an elder in his community.

Defying tradition, championing rights: UNFPA sparks change in female genital mutilation hotspots across East Africa

''Is [female genital mutilation] religious?'' Under a tree in the quiet village of Dalocha Woreda in Central Ethiopia region,... Read more

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