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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 2024 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

19 April 2024
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Teenage mothers, innovators and students pose for a group photo with representatives from UNFPA, Embassy of Sweden and OutBox.

Young innovators create solutions to ending teenage pregnancy

Under the theme “Collaborating to End Teenage Pregnancy in Uganda”, the End Teenage Pregnancy HackLab Dialogue intended to provide a platform for... Read more

7 April 2024
Statement
UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem

End discrimination to ensure the right to health for all

Today and every day, let us uphold the right of all people to reach the highest possible standard of health, free from discrimination, coercion and... Read more

8 March 2024
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Twenty-three-year-old Juliana beat the odds and said no to child marriage.

Empowered to thrive: Julianna rose above her community's expectations for women

"Right now, of course, it is hard for anyone to force me to get married," Juliana declares with fierce determination. "They know I... Read more

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