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Regional SYP and Youth Knowledge Products: QR Code Booklet

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This booklet contains QR codes for accessing Safeguard Young People Programme publications, videos, journal articles and related publications and videos. 

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Empowering Millions: How the Safeguard Young People Programme (2013-2023) Catalysed a Decade of Change for Young People in East and Southern Africa

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Imagine an East and Southern Africa where young people thrive, where all adolescents and young people aged 10 to 24 are healthy, productive and empowered. This is the vision of the Safeguard Young People programme, which works with youth to equip them with comprehensive knowledge and skills relating to their sexuality, rights and health-seeking behaviours. This brochure celebrates SYP's ten years of significant achievements for adolescents and young people in East and Southern Africa. 

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A World of Zeros: UNFPA East and Southern Africa Year in Review 2023

Annual Report

The future we want is a world of zeros. As we reflect on the past year, it is with a sense of optimism and pride that we share the 2023 Highlights for UNFPA East and Southern Africa. This snapshot encapsulates our collective efforts to shape a brighter, more inclusive, and equitable future for all, as we continue to advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of everyone across the region.

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Addressing harmful practices through social innovation: A UNFPA innovation guide for "you" and startups

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The toolkit provides resources for young people to develop their innovative ideas and accelerate collective efforts to end harmful practices like FGM and child marriage. The interactive, self-help toolkit provides practical guidance and connection to social enterprise growth support within and outside Africa. 

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Taking Stock: Sexual and Reproductive and Health and Rights in Climate Commitments: A Global Review Summary

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Reviewing national climate policies, including the NDCs, and exploring and addressing gaps related to SRHR and GBV is critical to ensure no one is left behind. This summary of the global overview of references related to SRHR, health, gender, young people, rights and population dynamics provides insight into the needs, priorities and gaps of the countries on SRHR in climate policies. The overview also informs cross-country learning. This knowledge supports greater inclusion, representation and action for disproportionately affected groups.

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Taking Stock: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Climate Commitments

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Reviewing national climate policies and exploring and addressing gaps related to SRHR and GBV is critical to ensure no one is left behind. This global report examines the integration of sexual and reproductive health and rights and related themes in the NDCs of countries from 2020.

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Safeguard Young People Programme Annual Report 2022

Annual Report

The SYP programme, a flagship initiative by the UNFPA Regional Office for East and Southern Africa, empowers adolescents and young people between the ages of 10 to 24 to protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, early and unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, early marriage, gender-based violence, and other harmful cultural practices.

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Reaching Key Population Groups with Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

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Finding ways to reach key populations with quality integrated SRH has been one of the priorities for the joint 2gether 4 SRHR.

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8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: The case for rights and choices

State of World Population Report

The State of World Population report is produced by a panel of external advisers, researchers and writers, who work alongside UNFPA technical staff and editors, bringing the insights of leading independent experts together on issues related to the UNFPA mandate. This report explores how people — the general public, policymakers, academics and others — understand current population trends, and how those views can impact sexual and reproductive health and rights.

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SAA Agreement 2gether 4 SRHR

Standard Administrative Arrangement between the Government of Sweden represented by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Technical Reports and Document

Standard Administrative Arrangement between the Government of Sweden represented by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

and The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

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