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Tigray's road to recovery: how a maternity waiting home is restoring hope for pregnant women
Nine-months pregnant with her first child, Tigist Gebrerefael, 23, did not want to experience the agony other women in her rural enclave had endured... Read more
Transformative programme gets new $42 million injection from Sweden
“Young girls in Uthukela have been spared unwanted pregnancies, because I was empowered as a mentor to give them prevention options,” said nurse Gugu... Read more
Sweden invests $8.4 million for improving the health and well-being of women, girls and young people in South Sudan
Sweden announced its commitment of 90 million Swedish Krona ($8.4 million) to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to... Read more
Sweden invests $42 million to improve sexual and reproductive health in East and Southern Africa
Sweden today announced a further investment of $42 million for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), in an effort to transform the lives... Read more
What will it take to reduce stigma and ensure menstrual health for people who menstruate in Africa?
We need to have open conversations about menstrual health and to prioritize the integration of this naturally occurring process into mainstream... Read more
Spotlight Initiative celebrates progress in creating a violence-free future for African women and girls
Significant strides have been made to reduce violence against women and girls, sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices, and to... Read more
Summit calls for bold action to meet HIV needs and sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people
Imagine being a young person with HIV in a rural area. “Young people in Malawi face the challenge of travelling long distances to reach the... Read more
A new era for African children: The digital revolution's double-edged sword
In this digital age, my mobile phone is an extension of myself, and a popular device for millions of others. Not too long ago, I marvelled at my... Read more
Tanzania can pave the way for a prosperous future by prioritizing rights and choices for all
In her 25 years as a midwife, Sanura Abdulla Salim has observed what can happen when women deliver several babies in succession without a break. Back... Read more
UNFPA ESARO launches 2023 ‘We Scale’ FGM Hacklab
Imagine a world where every idea has the power to change lives, where young visionaries like you can shape the future. We've already witnessed... Read more