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"When I looked in the mirror, I knew I had had enough of his abuse"
“When I met this man, I thought I had been given another chance at love,” says 41-year-old Lungile*. She shifts uncomfortably on her seat. “I had no... Read more
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. These were the words of UNFPA... Read more
Embracing resilience: a call to action for women and girls in small island developing states
“Woman is the thread. She is the weaver of family and society.” This wisdom reminds us of our interconnectedness, from each woman’s family to the... Read more
Malawian sisters confirm the lasting value of dignity kits
“The items we received have proven incredibly durable. Throughout all the times we have had to move from place to place, we carried them with us, and... Read more
Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Population Day
To leave no one behind, count everyone. For humanity to progress, people must be counted, wherever they are and whoever they are – in all their... Read more
A sky resembling smoke: Witnessing despair and hope in the wake of Tongaat’s tornado
It’s June 3rd and social media is abuzz with videos of hail the size of tennis balls and a sky that resembles something like smoke, 40 kilometres... Read more
Canada boosts UNFPA's efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa with CAD 10 million grant
Global Affairs Canada has pledged US$7.2 million to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to respond to severe... Read more
Drought emergency in Zambia: Child marriage, HIV and hunger on the rise for women and girls
SOUTHERN PROVINCE, Zambia – “They don’t have any food, and the teenagers can become vulnerable,” said nurse Suvannah Sinakaaba, in the village of... Read more
My journey with young change-makers in East and Southern Africa
Something struck me during a virtual event I was leading last week. A young person captured in a few words the essence of why we had gathered... Read more
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... Read more