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I am now a changemaker in my community
In the small village of Kanakomol in Moroto District, Uganda, lives a man who has taken a phenomenal journey of transformation. For anyone who knew... Read more
Engaging Men in Accountable Practice Transformed My Husband
In Napak district, like many of the rural areas in Uganda, women are generally relegated to the kitchen with little support in raising and fending... Read more
UNFPA HackLab engages youth to innovate social change solutions to end teenage pregnancy in Uganda
As part of its initiative to end early and unintended teenage pregnancy through social change innovative solutions, UNFPA, the United Nations Sexual... Read more
UNFPA and Partners commemorate World Population Day in Alebtong District.
ALEBTONG, 11 JULY 2023, UNFPA Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Population Day under the global theme: “Unleashing the Power... Read more
Commemoration of International Day to Eliminate Obstetric Fistula: Progress for Tuhase, challenges remain for Uganda's women and girls
On 30 May, UNFPA Uganda joined the Ministry of Health and other partners in Hoima City to observe the International Day to Eliminate Obstetric... Read more
UNFPA Uganda launches State of the World Population Report 2023: “8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: The Case for Rights and Choices”
Kampala, 11 May 2023 – Uganda launched The State of World Population Report (SWOP) on 11 May. The report was initially launched globally on 29 April... Read more
UNFPA Supplies Partnership Phase III: Fostering Increased Sustainable Financing from Domestic Resources towards family planning and maternal health in Uganda
Kampala, 10 May 2023 – On 10 May 2023, UNFPA, in partnership with the government of Uganda, signed a compact under the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, at... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023
Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and... Read more
UNFPA calls for heightened efforts in strengthening midwifery workforce in Uganda
UNFPA Uganda joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day of the Midwife in Soroti District on 5 May. The day is celebrated to... Read more
UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics
“Human reproduction is neither the problem, nor the solution. When we put gender equality and rights at the heart of our population policies, we are... Read more