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14 May 2025
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Former cutter rejects FGM, becomes champion of safe motherhood
An FGM survivor herself, Chemitai did not only delivered babies but also ensured that non-mutilated mothers who went to her for delivery were cut during the process. In return she…
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12 May 2025
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Midwives in Uganda saving mothers with EU support
Irene’s success story is one of survival, made possible through the SafeBirth Africa (SBA) Project, a partnership between UNFPA, Unitaid and the European Union that focuses on…
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12 May 2025
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A midwife’s experience saving a mother’s life amidst a flash flood and conflict-driven displacement
Through the UNFPA-Japan DELISiE project, seven midwives, including Alice, were deployed to Lamwo District to improve emergency obstetric care for both refugees and host…
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12 May 2025
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Scaling up Sayana Press, changing lives for the better
The testimonies of Brenda Aketch show how family planning can empower women and girls with the freedom to make choices about their bodies, lives and futures, unlocking economic…
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12 May 2025
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‘People used to spit around me!’ What Obstetric Fistula does to a woman and the difference that treatment makes
While pregnant, Justine Auma, 22, in Mutumba A Village, Mutumba Sub County, religiously attended all her antenatal visits and even had three ultrasound scans. However, after 20…
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12 May 2025
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Spirited Activism: One woman’s fight to free girls from the shackles of gender-based violence
Paska's story is that of a resilient young grandmother who defied the odds and used her activism to support young women and girls in her community.
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11 May 2025
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Change maker: Young boy empowers his peers to make reusable sanitary pads
Standing in front of a classroom of 42 learners, Byaboona lays out some items in preparation for practical demonstration; cardboard, a piece of cotton fabric, a thick cloth,…
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14 March 2025
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Midwives breaking barriers: Ensuring safe births for survivors of Female Genital Mutilation
Across regions where FGM remains prevalent, midwives are becoming unlikely champions in the movement for change—providing compassionate care, advocating for abandonment, and…
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09 March 2025
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UNFPA, Embassy of Sweden and partners strengthen GBV response with SAUTI-116 Helpline visit
The SAUTI-116 Helpline, a national mechanism under the Ministry of Gender, provides 24/7 toll-free support for survivors, offering counseling, legal aid, and referral services…
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