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27 November 2023
Story
Emmanuel Losike sitting under a tree.

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

25 November 2023
News
Gabriella smiling at her home

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

29 August 2023
News
End Teenage Pregnancy HackLab Innovators

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

11 July 2023
News
Engaging young people with Sexual and Reproductive Health talks during the World Population Day commemoration in Alebtong Distri

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

30 May 2023
News
Addressing teenage pregnancy to end obstetric fistula

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

11 May 2023
News
Swop launch 2023

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

10 May 2023
News
Hon. Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance signing the Compact agreement at Sheraton Hotel Kampala

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

5 May 2023
Statement
Midwifery: Nurse Edna Hilario performing Auscultation of Firosa's baby during her pregnancy consultation.

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

5 May 2023
News
Midwives

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

19 April 2023
Press Release
State of the World Population Report 2023

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

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