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07 October 2024
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Female genital mutilation leads to death in childbirth, a preventable tragedy Ugandan community members assert
“My sister should not have passed away in the way she did,” Josephine Telo told a group of women who had survived female genital mutilation. This was the practice – the…
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04 October 2024
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People on the Move
In the scorching heat of northern Mozambique, Fatima’s story is emblematic of the many women across the region whose lives have been upended by conflict. Forced to flee her…
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02 October 2024
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Providing women the power of choice through contraceptive access in Lesotho
Around the world, half of all pregnancies are unintended. In Lesotho, though, the share is even higher: Recent research indicates up to two thirds of all pregnancies are unplanned…
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30 September 2024
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Honoring our elders: Building a future of care and dignity for older persons
The older population is growing rapidly in East and Southern Africa. Thanks to advances in health care, poverty reduction, and social development, people are living longer,…
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26 September 2024
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The power of freedom of choice
In a rural village in East Africa, Grace was married at 17 and became a mother of two by the age of 19 with a bleak future ahead of her. Her story is one of the many, where access…
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24 September 2024
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“Innovators, entrepreneurs and catalysts for transformation”: Three youth leaders on climate make the case for sexual and reproductive rights
The Summit of the Future has begun: World leaders are converging on New York City at UN Headquarters to forge a new international consensus on how to respond to the global climate…
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21 September 2024
Statement
Building peace - one raised hand at a time
By Lydia Zigomo, Director, UNFPA East and Southern Africa. In a powerful call to action, this thought piece from the UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Director highlights…
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18 September 2024
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10 ways to address intimate partner violence in the face of climate change
The link between climate change and increased intimate partner violence is undeniable. Extreme heat and environmental stress can trigger aggressive behaviors and conflicts,…
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16 September 2024
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ClimateEmpower: A UNFPA and ZONTA International initiative to tackle the disproportionate impact of climate change
ClimateEmpower is designed to support women, girls and young people through a combination of community engagement and innovative solutions. The project's core mission is to…
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