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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 »
July 11, 2023
Africa: Lighting the Way for Women and Girls
What women and girls want and need matters Read more »
July 10, 2023
Africa: The Power of Gender Equality in Creating a World of Infinite Possibilities
World Population Day, 11 July Read more »
June 15, 2023
Africa: A New Era for African Children - the Digital Revolution's Double-Edged Sword
Blog by Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss South Africa 2020 and Regional Champion for UNFPA East and Southern Africa, to commemorate the International Day of the African Child: the rights… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Africa: Prevention, Treatment, Reintegration and Advocacy - How UNFPA and Partners Work to End Obstetric Fistula
According to an African proverb, "the sun should not rise or set twice on a labouring woman". Read more »
May 10, 2023
Africa: Risking Death to Deliver Life - Too Many Women Are Still Paying the Ultimate Price
Joint Op-ed by Lydia Zigomo, Regional Director, UNFPA East and Southern Africa and Dr. Julitta Onabanjo, Director of UNFPA Technical Division Read more »
May 08, 2023
Africa: Curbing the Alarming Rates of Maternal and Newborn Deaths - UNFPA and Partners Call for Urgent Action to Invest in Midwifery
Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth; every 16 minutes, a baby is stillborn - most of these deaths are preventable with access to skilled midwives. Read more »
April 19, 2023
Africa: 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 implications for the lives, rights,… Read more »
Africa: UNFPA Report 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 fertility rates. But efforts to… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Africa: Six UNFPA Programmes Around the World Ensuring 'Health for All' in a World of 8 Billion
Today [April 7] marks the first World Health Day that humanity will celebrate as 8 billion. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Africa: Statement By UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem On the Attempted Criminalization of Homosexuality
Human rights are inherent to all human beings, and these rights are guaranteed for every person, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Africa: Women and Girls Have the Right to Live Free From Violence and Have Agency Over Their Bodies and Lives
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women's Day Read more »
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