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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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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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18 July 2024
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Breaking the Cycle: Uganda Commemorates International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
The IDEOF 2024 commemoration was a call to arms, urging stakeholders to unite in the fight against obstetric fistula by addressing systemic issues and promoting preventive…
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18 July 2024
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Glimmers of hope: Esther found resilience in Ariemabul Girls Club
Esther’s story offers a glimmer of hope for the girls and women of Karamoja. Amidst the throngs of tradition and the echoes of societal expectations, Esther stood tall. She…
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28 June 2024
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Census 2024: Preliminary results released as Uganda remains a young population
According to the preliminary results, Uganda remains a youthful nation, with over half its population (50.5 percent) children aged 17 and under. The youth demographic (18 - 30…
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28 June 2024
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Women Parliamentarians convene to deliberate on advancing adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights
“Young people face a lot of sexual and reproductive health challenges including access to services and information including lack of contraceptives, child marriage, sexually…
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26 June 2024
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UNFPA convenes Inter-ministerial coordination meeting to reduce teenage pregnancies and end child marriages
To address teenage pregnancy, we must prioritize sexuality education that equips young people with the knowledge and skills to make informed choices, and access to Sexual and…
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20 June 2024
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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 among refugees and host…
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