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![Teenage mothers, innovators and students pose for a group photo with representatives from UNFPA, Embassy of Sweden and OutBox.](https://uganda.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/hack_lab.jpg?itok=kYOtMDZK)
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
![UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem](https://uganda.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/dr._natalia_kanem_official_potrait_edited_1_0.png?itok=7MfYyIhN)
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
![Twenty-three-year-old Juliana beat the odds and said no to child marriage.](https://uganda.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/julianna.png?itok=eR08j_yB)
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
![Bridget was surgically repaired at the UNFPA- supported medical camp and completely healed of obstetric fistula.](https://uganda.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/fistula_survivor_resized.jpg?itok=KV9L-ijB)
Restoring dignity for the most vulnerable: Bridget survived Obstetric Fistula
Bridget was surgically repaired at the medical camp and completely healed of obstetric fistula. “I am now healthy, and I can sit in the community and... Read more
![On 7 February, UNFPA and the Embassy of Iceland launched the STOP programme in Namayingo to address fistula.](https://uganda.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/launch_main.jpg?itok=UBQqhowl)
UNFPA and the Embassy of Iceland Collaborate to Restore Dignity to Fistula Survivors in Namayingo District, Uganda
With a funding of USD 3 million from the Embassy of Iceland in Uganda, the project aims at enhancing access to fistula prevention services, address... Read more
![Hilda Engilbertsdóttir, Head of Mission, Embassy of Iceland and Ms. Gift Malunga- Country Representative smile after signing the $3m agreement that commits funds from Embassy of Iceland in Uganda to address fistula in Namayumba district Two persons smiling holding papers.](https://uganda.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/signing_resized.jpeg?itok=KOtv3d_d)
The Embassy of Iceland signs off a pivotal $ 3m project to combat obstetric fistula and empower survivors in Uganda—Survivors Treatment and Obstetric fistula Prevention (STOP) in Namayingo District.
With funding of $3 million, from the Embassy of Iceland in Uganda, the project will target women survivors who have been affected by obstetric... Read more
![Mark talking to Miriam](https://uganda.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/mark_talks_to_miriam_1000by560pixels_1.png?itok=kThh7qBp)
Miriam’s journey to overcome stigma and defend her rights in Uganda
ADJUMANI, UGANDA – Born with an intellectual disability, 17-year-old Miriam should have been supported by her family and community to overcome the... Read more
![Not actual photo of person in th story](https://uganda.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/norway_web.jpeg?itok=qLxaxyP0)
Leaving No One Behind: Irene's Journey to Empowerment
In the heart of Bugaluka village in Kamuli district, Uganda, a story of resilience unfolds against the backdrop of a life touched by both challenge... Read more
![Diana at her business stall](https://uganda.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/pancake_making_cut_final.png?itok=eqDHg8be)
More than a saving club: Okello Young Stars is empowering women and girls to take charge of their sexual and reproductive health.
The powerful role of using existing community structures for targeting audiences and sustaining sexual and reproductive health programming is... Read more
![H.E. Ambassador Signe Winding Albjerg and UNFPA Country representative Ms. Gift Malunga](https://uganda.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/press_pik_final.png?itok=S7WMOewE)
The Royal Danish Embassy in Uganda launches a transformative adolescent and youth focused programme — Strengthening Adolescents and Youth (SAY) Empowerment and Rights Programme 2024 – 2027
The Programme aims to enhance access to and utilization of services and information on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Sexual and... Read more