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Lighting the way for women and girls
What women and girls want and need matters. A deeply personal choice – and a fundamental right – is whether or not to have children. Yet more than 40... Read more
The power of gender equality in creating a world of infinite possibilities
In an unequal and diverse world of over 8 billion people, we continue to traverse our differences on the same vision—achieving rights and justice for... Read more
As drought and floods threaten millions in Ethiopia, midwives are a lifeline for pregnant women and newborns
“Saving the life of this baby was a miracle and a blessing for my family. I am immensely grateful,” said Amino Bashir, 25, as she held her newborn.... Read more
Tigray's road to recovery: how a maternity waiting home is restoring hope for pregnant women
Nine-months pregnant with her first child, Tigist Gebrerefael, 23, did not want to experience the agony other women in her rural enclave had endured... Read more
Transformative programme gets new $42 million injection from Sweden
“Young girls in Uthukela have been spared unwanted pregnancies, because I was empowered as a mentor to give them prevention options,” said nurse Gugu... Read more
Sweden invests $8.4 million for improving the health and well-being of women, girls and young people in South Sudan
Sweden announced its commitment of 90 million Swedish Krona ($8.4 million) to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to... Read more
Sweden invests $42 million to improve sexual and reproductive health in East and Southern Africa
Sweden today announced a further investment of $42 million for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), in an effort to transform the lives... Read more
Spotlight Initiative celebrates progress in creating a violence-free future for African women and girls
Significant strides have been made to reduce violence against women and girls, sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices, and to... Read more
Summit calls for bold action to meet HIV needs and sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people
Imagine being a young person with HIV in a rural area. “Young people in Malawi face the challenge of travelling long distances to reach the... Read more
What will it take to reduce stigma and ensure menstrual health for people who menstruate in Africa?
We need to have open conversations about menstrual health and to prioritize the integration of this naturally occurring process into mainstream... Read more