11 October 2023
Statement
Today, we celebrate the remarkable potential and resilience of girls, while acknowledging the immense challenges they face in their realities, challenges that apprehend their…
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News
Since the height of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, the rate of the virus’s spread has slowed significantly, with new infections down 59 per cent from 1995. But that hasn’t stopped it…
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Statement
Today, 77 million adolescent girls in East and Southern Africa encapsulate boundless potential for leadership and change. The future lies in their hands. As the digital age…
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Statement
“Mental health is vital to humanity, allowing us to lead fulfilling lives and contribute fully to our communities.” In Africa, it is an inspiration and an aspiration for us to…
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Press Release
UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Director Ms. Lydia Zigomo has called for greater investment for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) agenda…
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News
“I was very scared when I first entered the safe house. I was lonely and didn’t leave my room for a month,” said Ms. Alemtsehay*, now 18. She was recalling her early days at a…
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“Most of the women here have never had an ultrasound scan in their lives – even though on average they’ve already given birth more than five times,” said Charmante Sibamza, a…
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News
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the health and protection needs of women and girls are soaring. Conflict between armed groups in the east of the country has worsened…
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News
Mother-of-two Setyelem, 29, had been diligent about going for antenatal check-ups during her first two pregnancies. But during her third pregnancy while carrying twins, inter…
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