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20 June 2024
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Andezo Moureen (R) receiving her certificate of achievement from UNFPA Programme Analyst Roy Asiku (C).

Empowered to care: Midwife Morrine and Life-Saving Scans in Rhino Camp Refugee settlement

Andezo Morrine is a registered midwife at Uriama Health Centre III, located within the Rhino Camp refugee settlement in Terego district, Uganda.... Read more

20 June 2024
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UNFPA Uganda Representative Ms Gift Malunga (L) and Japan's Ambassodor to Uganda H. E  Takuya Sasayama launched the project.

UNFPA and the Embassy of Japan in Uganda launch the DELISiE project for refugee and host communities in Uganda

This partnership between UNFPA and Japan is crucial in realizing shared focus on supporting vulnerable women, enhancing SRHR, and addressing GBV... Read more

7 June 2024
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The End Fistula Day was commemorated in Namayingo district.

Breaking the Cycle: Uganda Commemorates International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Leading up to the main event, UNFPA worked with the Ministry of Health and partners to conduct a series of pre-events to raise awareness and engage... Read more

28 May 2024
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Annet Mirembe says she makes sanitary pads for girls to use during their menstraul days.

Stitched with love: Annet attains dignity for herself and peers, one pad at a time

As the world observes Menstrual Health Day today, Annet's story serves as a reminder of the power of resilience and the impact that string... Read more

17 May 2024
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Young people share their experience of WAY programme with the team from UNFPA and Embassy of Denmark in Uganda

Empowering Uganda's Youth: UNFPA and Denmark launch a transformative health programme for young people

On Wednesday, 30 April 2024, UNFPA and the Embassy of Denmark launched the SAY (Strengthening Adolescents and Youth Empowerment and Rights) programme... Read more

17 May 2024
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Midwife at the event

UNFPA Celebrates Midwives: Essential for Uganda's Health and Climate Resilience

Gulu, Uganda, 5 May 2024 - To commemorate the International Day of the Midwife on 5 May 2023, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) joined the... Read more

9 May 2024
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A man escorts his pregnant wife for ANC at Buinja HC IV in Namayingo District during phase I of the 2gether4SRHR project.

Phase II of 2gether4SRHR kicks off in Uganda

2gether4SRHR is a comprehensive regional programme with applied learning in ten countries, funded by the Regional SRHR Team of Sweden. The programme... Read more

9 May 2024
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One of the proceedings during a special court session on sexual and gender based violence.

UNFPA, Austria support Special Court Sessions on SGBV cases discussion at CSW 68

With support from UNFPA and funding from donors like the Austrian Development Corporation, since 2018, Uganda has advanced over Uganda Shillings 8... Read more

9 May 2024
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UN Resident Coordinator Ms. Susan Ngongi Namondo gives remarks on behalf of the UN in Uganda.

Uganda Demographic Health Survey 2022 launched

While the 7th Uganda Demographic and Health Survey report shows many areas where progress on demographic and health indicators have improved... Read more

8 May 2024
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The High Level Policy dialogue to mark zero tolerance day to FGM took place on Feb 28 supported by the UN Joint Programme on FG

High Level Policy dialogue calls for innovative financing for FGM elimination by 2030

To eliminate FGM in Uganda, the dialogue recommended a holistic approach that prioritizes human rights, justice, gender equality, and comprehensive... Read more

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