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Giving hope to survivors of violence
KAKUMA, Kenya – Every once in a while, Joyce Dabor is jolted from sleep by memories of the day she was separated from her children. It was the day they finally escaped the bloody conflict in South... Read more
‘I feel beautiful again’
KAPAMPALE VILLAGE, Luapula Province, Zambia – Married at age 15, Judith* successfully delivered three children at home in her small village with the assistance of a traditional birth attendant. But... Read more
AU leaders pledge to invest in young people
AFRICAN UNION CONFERENCE HALL, New York/LILONGWE, Malawi – At 15 years old, Luwiza Lewis, in Malawi, became pregnant and dropped out of school. Stories like hers are tragically common in much of... Read more
UNFPA & the Sustainable Development Goals
On 25 September, the 193 member states of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 goals aiming to transform the world over the next 15 years. These... Read more
Sustainable Cities for All Ages
Today, as we observe the International Day of Older Persons, we must ensure that cities respond to the needs of persons of all ages and that older... Read more
Empowering refugees with family planning
MAHAMA REFUGEE CAMP, Rwanda – “I became pregnant when my first child was only three months old,” said Jeannette Murekatete, a Burundian refugee living in Mahama camp. “I have started family... Read more
From cervical cancer survivor to activist
NTCHEU DISTRICT TOWNSHIP, Malawi – It was a moment that turned Agnes Phakameya’s world upside down. After experiencing pain while having sex with her husband she decided to go for an assessment at... Read more
Breaking taboo in Afar one day at a time
LOGIA, Afar Region, Ethiopia – “Things are changing little by little and Afar women are getting services,” says Sister Aminat Yimam. This is a profound statement, for in the pastoralist community of... Read more
‘No amount of money can buy justice’
MTWAPA, Kenya – Mtwapa, a town north-east of Mombasa in the direction of Malindi, is known for its night life. Here you will find non-stop parties, day and night. But as 24-year old paralegal Joshua... Read more
New lab for demographic dividend in Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya – An Africa Demographic Dividend Lab is to be established to support countries on the continent to realize a demographic dividend. This follows Africa's first regional knowledge... Read more