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03 October 2023
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Defying conflict and child marriage to champion girls’ education and rights in Ethiopia
“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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27 September 2023
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Portable ultrasounds give pregnant women a ray of hope amid crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
“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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20 September 2023
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An inside look at life-saving mobile clinics in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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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15 September 2023
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War, pregnancy and hope: Setyelem's harrowing journey of giving birth in Ethiopia
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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06 September 2023
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Five things you need to know about consent to sex
Everyone has the right to make their own choices about their bodies. Yet millions of people are denied their right to say no to sex – or yes to the choice of a marriage partner or…
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04 September 2023
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Spotlight Initiative dialogue emphasizes the need for partnerships, local ownership and strategic investments to end gender-based violence
The Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme (SIARP) together with representatives from eight African countries currently implementing the initiative united in their…
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01 September 2023
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Beating the odds: Resilience, hope and safe births at a UNFPA mobile clinic in the DRC
Although heavily pregnant and in pain, Kaindo Bembeleza waited patiently along with dozens of other women on a row of benches under a tarpaulin tent. The women were hoping to be…
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30 August 2023
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Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid longstanding inequities
Women of African descent are part of an extraordinary legacy. They have led movements to end enslavement and uphold fundamental rights for themselves, and for their families and…
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24 August 2023
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From bullying to respectful: Cleiton's club ignites shift in gender perspectives among Mozambican boys
Just 14 years old, Cleiton Adriano has set himself an admirable goal. The ninth grader is holding awareness-raising activities with his peers to help create an inclusive space at…
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