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Supporting survivors of sexual assault in Ethiopia, and working to stop violence before it starts
Ayantu was 14 when she was betrayed by someone society had taught her to trust. One night in February 2021, the teenager from the town of Bule Hora... Read more
Reviving post-conflict Tigray’s health system to help prevent maternal deaths
On 22 November, Wahid Hadush, 40, became the first mother to deliver a healthy baby via Caesarean section at Adi Daero Primary Hospital in Tigray,... Read more
Beskeshe: creating a space to empower girls
Hana and Mertnesh, both 14, attend Bule Hora Elementary School, in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. They share a special bond as members of Her Space,... Read more
Family planning is changing the lives of youths in northern Mozambique
Early in the morning, queues begin to form outside Lichinga Health Centre as medical staff prepare to treat patients, while nearby, mentors encourage... Read more
Season's Greetings from UNFPA East and Southern Africa
As I am writing this at my duty station in South Africa, I am reminded of the wisdom of Nelson Mandela, who said, “It always seems impossible until... Read more
Heroes amid crises – 8 stories of resilience and hope from 2023
From droughts to floods, displacement and conflicts – the cycle of despair in 2023 seemed unstoppable. Yet in crisis after crisis, so were the... Read more
"Putting my pieces back together'': Azeb's journey of recovery with UNFPA's support after being gang raped
The day was sunny, and my friend and I went to the nearby river to fetch water. In daylight, I never felt unsafe, so I wasn't concerned. However... Read more
Human rights require bodily autonomy for all – at all times
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 75 years ago. Yet its promise to humanity still speaks... Read more
Raising our hands together: Toward an AIDS-free future
The young girls and boys raised their arms and stomped their feet during the opening of the 22nd International Conference on AIDS and Sexually... Read more
UNFPA adds voice to call to end AIDS and new HIV infections at one of the largest international conferences
The 22nd International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (ICASA) opened with a resounding call from key development partners –... Read more