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High Level Dialogue with African First Ladies at UNGASS
UNGASS 2014 | High Level Dialogue with African First Ladies (OAFLA) supported by UNFPA WHAT: High Level Dialogue with African First Ladies on... Read more
Invest in youth to harness Africa’s demographic dividend
Different issues will be competing for the attention of different African leaders attending the 69th United Nations General Assembly Special Session... Read more
Combating Tanzania’s high child marriage rates
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Happiness, from the Mara Region of Tanzania, was 12 when her parents decided she was old enough to marry. They pulled her... Read more
Investing in Adolescent Girls for Africa’s development
H.E. Mrs Hinda Deby Itno, is the First Lady of the Republic of Chad and President of the Organisation of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS and Dr... Read more
Delivering safely, even in Uganda's refugee camps
KAMWENGE DISTRICT, Uganda — Alice Furaha, 22 years old, was five months pregnant when she fled her home in Eastern Congo last May. When she arrived... Read more
Sexuality education: UNFPA helps prepare teachers
Johannesburg, 28 August 2014 – Young people in East and Southern Africa (ESA) face many challenges today. Nearly two thirds lack basic knowledge to... Read more
Madagascar’s youth urged to be bold leaders
“Be bold and move forward. The responsibility is yours first and foremost – I encourage you to be responsible young leaders. I count on you!” This... Read more
UNFPA launches #showyourselfie campaign for youth
UNITED NATIONS, New York – On International Youth Day on 12 August, UNFPA and Global Citizen officially launched #showyourselfie, a global campaign... Read more
Meeting the needs of pregnant women in crisis
“I was looking for a fulfilling, out-of-the-ordinary task...a motivating career where I could reach society at large and offer my expertise,” says... Read more
Expanding sexual, reproductive health to score goals
Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund With just 500 days left to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we must... Read more