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Towards achieving a fistula-free generation one stitch at a time
MASAKA CITY: Thirty-three-year-old Night Kabagambe from Kyenjojo district is an obstetric fistula survivor. She said she spent six years with the condition following the birth of twins who passed... Read more
The magic in outreaches; taking sexual and reproductive health services closer to communities
Sister Atiku Catherine is a midwife working in Ara Health Center III Moyo district. She was very excited to share her story following an experience from integrated community outreaches organized by... Read more
A tale of a grateful expectant mother in regard to UNFPA/ACORD ambulance support
It was on April 3rd 2021 when Anena Jackyline, a mother of two children from Ranch 3 went in to labour at around 8:00pm. She was expecting her 3rd child. However, due to heavy down pour, the mother... Read more
WAY Programme: scaling up interventions to reach vulnerable women and girls amid COVID-19 Pandemic
According to findings from the Rapid Gender Assessment conducted by CARE during the period, women and girls were disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Violence against women and girls was on the... Read more
Young people as game changers for a sustainable, green future to protect the health and well-being of all
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 17 May 2021—UNFPA East and Southern Africa, under the auspices of the Safeguard Young People programme, today launched the ‘Climate HackLab’ project, which aims to... Read more
On Midwifery day, renewed commitments made to invest more in midwives
The International day of the Midwife was commemorated in Kampala May 5 with renewed commitments made from partners and stakeholders to invest more in midwives and avert preventable maternal and... Read more
Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions
How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period... Read more
UNFPA, MSH sign MoU to work collaboratively to strengthen supply chain for reproductive health commodities
UNFPA and Management Science for Health (MSH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), pledging to work together to strengthen the national supply chain for reproductive health commodities in... Read more
BRAC ELA Plus project improved my life for the better
Abuun Rosemary, 23, is a rising businesswoman. Living in Nakosowan village, Kaboong district in north-eastern Uganda, she makes a living selling local brew to support herself and her two-year-old son... Read more
Trust the evidence: Invest in midwives
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem International Day of the Midwife 5 May 2021 Every day in every part of the world, midwives save the lives of women and babies and promote the... Read more