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08 February 2021
Statement
COVID-19 is still here, but don’t forget the girls facing the risk of female genital mutilation
By Mr. Alain sibenaler, UNFPA Representative in Uganda Rolling into 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic is still a reality, disrupting the way we work, testing our resilience, and…
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05 February 2021
Statement
2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19
Only united, concerted and well-funded action can end this human rights violation Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation …
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04 February 2021
News
Report shows strong and steady commitment by Uganda for Family Planning
Report shows strong and steady commitment by Uganda for Family Planning During the Nairobi ICPD25 summit, the Government of Uganda updated its national commitment for family…
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04 February 2021
News
UNFPA Executive Board Approves Ninth GoU/UNFPA Country Programme (2021-2025)
New York, February 3, 2021 – The UNFPA Executive Board has approved the Ninth Government of Uganda/UNFPA Country Programme for the period 2021-2025, at a formal Annual…
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01 February 2021
News
UNFPA hands over personal protective equipment worth USD 650,000 (UGX 2.4 billion) to Ministry of Health
UNFPA Uganda has handed over an assortment of personal protective equipment (PPE) worth USD 650,000 to the Ministry of Health to contribute to limiting health workers’…
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27 January 2021
News
Increasing youth inclusion in peacebuilding in Uganda
Uganda has had a history of a vulnerable political landscape that peaks up during election times, often resulting in violence, conflicts and criminal activities. The Central…
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22 January 2021
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Supporting out-of-school girls save for the future and exercise their rights
LABONGO LAYAMO, KITGUM-Rita Achan is a 23-year-old adolescent girl who volunteers as a Youth Savings and Loans Association (YSLA) Agent in her community under the Women,…
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19 January 2021
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Leading by example, role model men address the unmet need for family planning in Kitgum
LABONGO AMIDA, KITGUM – Male involvement in Family Planning is very instrumental in addressing the unmet need for Family Planning. Under the WAY programme, UNFPA supports…
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30 December 2020
News
UNFPA -supported social enterprise gets heads up to roll out eco-friendly sanitary pads
In Uganda, menstruation continues to be shrouded in taboos, myths, and misconceptions, with many girls and women struggling with limited access to hygienic menstrual health…
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