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27 August 2019
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Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, Gender and Climate Change Linkages to Build Climate-Resilient Communities

Twenty-five years ago, world leaders acknowledged the threats of climate change at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).

13 August 2019
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No SDGs without Equality, Rights and Choices!

The United Nations’ High Level Political Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals met at ministerial level, ahead of the September SDG Summit under... Read more

2 August 2019
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Let’s Talk! commits to ending early and unintended pregnancy in East and Southern Africa

Caroline had just completed her high school education when she found out that she was six months pregnant. But her boyfriend abandoned her and she... Read more

1 August 2019
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Africa's leadership comes together to zero out unacceptable practices

Africa has recommitted to fulfilling the Promise of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) through accelerating... Read more

1 August 2019
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Lesotho Youth Commitment to Accelerating the Promise of ICPD: The road to Nairobi

Young people of Lesotho signed a far-reaching commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights, that includes holding themselves accountable... Read more

31 July 2019
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We must all work harder to secure sexual and reproductive rights for all

Around 1,000 people mostly between the ages of 18 to 35 visited a “health village” set up by UNFPA in Nyerere Square, where they could access... Read more

19 July 2019
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Mother with disability hopes for better life with family planning

Arek Chuor, 32, expects to deliver her seventh child in September. It will be her last, she insists. A childhood polio infection has left her with... Read more

17 July 2019
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UNFPA Malawi kickstarts the road to Nairobi process with media as key allies

Media in Malawi have committed to ensuring the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) agenda is kept in the public domain by... Read more

17 July 2019
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New DIKA app aims to boost young people's access to sexual and reproductive health in Mozambique

“It is more important than ever to have young people at the table, bringing their perspectives and ideas,” said Andrea Wojnar, UNFPA Representative... Read more

17 July 2019
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UN Secretary-General meets women affected by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited regions of Mozambique that were affected by Cyclone Idai, one of the worst-ever tropical... Read more

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