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13 January 2025
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“Marriage is a choice”: Working with people with disabilities to address gender-based violence in Madagascar
“I live with my six children, one of whom has a disability,” said 40-year-old Zeteny, from the Anôsy region in Madagascar’s Grand Sud region. “I look after my disabled son full…
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09 January 2025
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Delivering hope and saving lives: Reflections on maternal health progress in East and Southern Africa
The cries of newborn twins broke the silence of a small clinic in Malawi, a sound that might not have been heard without the lifesaving skills of Nora, a UNFPA-supported midwife…
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06 January 2025
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A New Africa Beckons: The power of youth in changing the future
The YouthConnekt Africa (YCA) Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda, was a glimpse into Africa’s future. A future defined by the vitality of its youth, their excitement about the future,…
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03 January 2025
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Art as advocacy: Looking at the reality of East and Southern Africa through the creative lens
As a South African deeply connected to the rich and diverse history of East and Southern Africa, my art reflects my heritage while inspiring a deeper exploration of my reality…
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26 December 2024
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Launch of Kishapu one-stop centre in Shinyanga Region: a milestone for gender equality and survivor support
Launch of Kishapu One-Stop Centre to Support GBV Survivors On 16 December 2024, the Kishapu one-stop centre in Shinyanga region officially opened, offering comprehensive support…
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24 December 2024
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Horizons of hope — challenges of 2024 bringing us to the promise of 2025
As 2024 draws to a close, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) East and Southern Africa and Regional Director Lydia Zigomo invite you to join us in reflecting on our shared…
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19 December 2024
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Hope amidst the storm - UNFPA's response to Cyclone Chido's devastation
Tropical Cyclone Chido tore through northern Mozambique over the weekend, leaving a trail of destruction. Torrential rains and fierce winds battered Cabo Delgado and Nampula…
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17 December 2024
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From policy to practice: Turning the tide on gender based violence in East and Southern Africa
Janeth, a nurse in Tanzania, sees the toll of gender-based violence every day. Caroline, a young advocate in Malawi, educates her peers about abuse, hoping to break the cycle…
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13 December 2024
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Youth leaders mobilize to combat technology-facilitated gender-based violence
As the annual 16 Days of Activism concluded, a new wave of youth-led interventions took center stage across sub-Saharan Africa, targeting the growing threat of technology…
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