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July 15
Africa: How We Can Safeguard the Dreams and Futures of Our Girl Children Using Data for a Better Future for All
For humanity to progress, people must be counted in all their diversity, wherever they are and whoever they are. Read more »
July 11
Africa: Embracing Resilience - a Call to Action for Women and Girls in Small Island Developing States
"Woman is the thread. A woman is the needle. She is the weaver of family and society." Read more »
July 05
Africa: Canada Boosts UNFPA's Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa With U.S.$7.2 Million
Global Affairs Canada has pledged US$7.2 million to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to respond to severe humanitarian needs in 13 countries across… Read more »
June 27
Southern Africa: UNFPA Launches Groundbreaking Digital Innovation Strategy and Toolkit to Help End FGM and Child Marriage in East and Southern Africa
With the clock ticking towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency announced a groundbreaking new… Read more »
June 19
Africa: Hearing and Healing Survivors of Sexual Violence Is Essential to Lasting Peace
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (19 June) Read more »
June 20
Africa: Celebrating the Spirit of Youth
In the heart of Malawi, with the backdrop of the vibrant colors of the landscape and the warm smiles of its people, there exists a tale of courage, resilience, and hope that… Read more »
May 28
Africa: Menstrual Equity Is the Key to a Healthier and More Equitable World
Blog by Meron Negussie, UNFPA Regional Programme Specialist for Adolescents and Youth, to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day, 28 May 2024 Read more »
May 20
Africa: UNFPA Advocates for Strengthened Human Capital to Drive Sustainable Development in Africa
Speaking to delegates and international leaders at the 9th African Population Conference, Lydia Zigomo, the UNFPA Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, emphasized the… Read more »
May 16
Africa: Igniting the Potential of Adolescent Girls in Pursuit of the Africa We Want
For over 30 years, I have traveled extensively across the diverse landscapes of East and Southern Africa, the region closest to my heart, and experiencing the stunning cultures,… Read more »
May 05
Africa: Celebrating Midwives - Edinah Delivers Babies, One Safe Birth At a Time
Grimacing and sweating, twenty-three-year-old Samiya, a refugee from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expecting her first child and is experiencing intense pain while waiting… Read more »
April 29
Africa: Urgent Call for Country Leadership and Global Solidarity to End Maternal and Newborn Deaths By 2030
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will join global leaders to call for renewed commitment towards progress on eradicating preventable maternal and newborn deaths at a 29… Read more »
March 08
Africa: Breaking Barriers - Investing in the Future of Women and Girls
As the world commemorates International Women's Day on March 8th, we stand united in celebrating the remarkable achievements of women and girls across the globe. Read more »
February 06
Africa: Defying Tradition, Championing Rights
"Is [female genital mutilation] religious?" Under a tree in the quiet village of Dalocha Woreda in Central Ethiopia region, Nuritu Sirbar, the Head of the Dalocha district Women… Read more »
Africa: Long Road in a Short Time - Ending FGM Calls for Immediate Action
"A woman is a full circle; within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform." Read more »
December 05, 2023
Africa: 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 - including UNFPA, the United… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Africa: Looking At Africa's Future Through the Lens of Progress, Evidence and Foresight
A reflection on a decade of commitment, collaboration, and African resilience Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Africa's Triumph - a Decade of Progress and Challenges in Pursuit of the ICPD Vision
Africa has made significant strides towards realizing the vision of the landmark International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), for a continent that puts individual… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Africa: The African Population Experts Committee Meeting Kicks Off
The Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development of the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Africa: Spotlight Initiative Endorses Call to End FGM in Current Generation
With the backing of the African Union, UNFPA, UNICEF and the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional programme, the 2nd International Conference on Female Genital Mutilation brought… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Africa: Youth Leaders Innovate to Pave the Way for Ending Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage By 2030
In a powerful gathering of innovative minds, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Africa: Empowering Girls Today for a Better Tomorrow - UNFPA's Mandate On International Day of the Girl Child
By Shudufhadzo Musida, Former Miss South Africa and UNFPA Regional Champion Read more »
Africa: The Digital Space Is the New Frontier for Gender-Based Violence
Today (International Day of the Girl Child, 11 October 2023: Digital Generation. Our Generation.), 77 million adolescent girls in East and Southern Africa encapsulate boundless… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Africa: Empowering Young African Women and Girls in the Digital Age for a Mentally Resilient Future
By Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss South Africa 2020 and Regional Champion for UNFPA East and Southern Africa, to commemorate World Mental Health Day Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Five Things You Need to Know About Consent to Sex
Everyone has the right to make their own choices about their bodies. Yet millions of people are denied their right to say no to sex - or yes to the choice of a marriage partner or… Read more »
August 30, 2023
Africa: Women of African Descent Continue to Carry the Torch for Justice Amid Longstanding Inequities
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for People of African Descent 2023 Read more »
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