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Breaking barriers: Angola's youth take charge of their sexual and reproductive health through the Safeguard Young People programme
Youth activist Silvia Francisco was stumped by an internal battle she faced – until she joined a programme that empowers people in their sexual and... Read more
“I have never seen so many pregnant women in this situation”: Survivors of Cyclone Freddy face Mozambique’s worst cholera outbreak in two decades
Tropical Cyclone Freddy and widespread flooding have swept through Mozambique, killing 183 people and leaving more than 640,000 homeless. Making... Read more
If gender equality is 300 years away, we must harness innovation to achieve it sooner
We are 300 years away from achieving gender equality at the current rate of progress, according to UN Women, said United Nations Secretary-General... Read more
UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics
New data reveals population anxieties are widespread and governments are increasingly adopting policies aimed at raising, lowering or maintaining... Read more
Population bomb, bust – or boon? New UNFPA report debunks 8 myths about a world of 8 billion
On 15 November 2022, the world’s population reached a landmark 8 billion people. It’s a staggering number – but what does it mean? What are the... Read more
Young mothers in Malawi find a space safe from Tropical Storm Freddy’s catastrophic consequences
“We are sleeping in the cold,” says 19-year-old Mirriam Karilito, who is seven months pregnant. “And when the rains come, it’s worse.” Tropical... Read more
“Parents thank us for the choices their daughters make” - the power of youth mentors in reducing teenage pregnancy and child marriage
It was a tough challenge that met strong resistance. But the group of young women that promote sexual and reproductive health among their peers in... Read more
Births don’t stop during a crisis: How one woman went into labour as Cyclone Freddy slammed into Madagascar
“We knew the delivery was imminent and that everything was going well... But we didn't know it was going to be today.” Georgette, a 26-year-old... Read more
Haven of hope: Namibian maternity waiting home reduces risks for young mothers-to-be
Expecting her first child this month, Karikikuta van der Merve, 18, found herself in a predicament. Her tender age placed her at a higher risk of... Read more
Six UNFPA programmes around the world ensuring “health for all” in a world of 8 billion
Today marks the first World Health Day that humanity will celebrate as 8 billion. The global population’s expansion to this landmark number reflects... Read more