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03 November 2024
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UNFPA joins Lamwo District Local Government, Embassy of Japan and partners to commission Palabek Kal Health Centre IV, strengthening Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) services
With the support of the Embassy of Japan in Uganda, this significant initiative involved an investment of over $100,000 to equip the facility’s operating theater set to provide…
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21 October 2024
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Empowering Uganda's Youth: Celebrating International Youth Day
This year’s theme, "Skills Development for Enhancement of Youth Opportunities," underscored the importance of providing young people with the tools they need to thrive. The theme…
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21 October 2024
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From Violence to Valor: How a Father's transformation became his family's salvation
The impact of the MAG approach is far-reaching. Through the partnership between UNFPA, ADC, and ActionAid, the project has reached many men like Richard, helping them to adopt…
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21 October 2024
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Towards a common future free of teenage pregnancy and child marriage
This year’s World Population Day was significant because it coincided with the anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo where…
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21 October 2024
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A young trailblazer takes the helm
Angel’s victory is an inspiration to every young girl in Uganda and the world over. It solidifies her passion for youth empowerment, education, gender equality, a cause she has…
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21 October 2024
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UNFPA Emergency Fund - Bringing dignity to women and girls in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement
In 2024 alone, Uganda registered 87,098 new arriving refugees of whom 33,556 are from South- Sudan and Settled in Kiryandongo. UNFPA supported the placement of two midwives at…
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21 October 2024
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Empowerment and livelihood clubs help boys transit from adolescence to adulthood
With funding from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA II Project) UNFPA has supported 42 Empowerment and Livelihoods for Adolescents (ELA) clubs for out-of-school boys and girls…
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18 October 2024
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SafeBirth Africa (SBA) project launched as Uganda hosts pivotal meeting to shape strategic direction towards ensuring zero maternal deaths
Uganda is one of five African countries benefiting from this groundbreaking initiative, receiving a US$ 1 million allocation as part of a broader €20 million grant from the…
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18 July 2024
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Midwife Grace Lakot: Healing Hands and Heart for Survivors
Recognizing the unique needs of adolescent survivors, Grace implemented initiatives to create a safe and empowering environment for them to receive specialized care and…
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