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‘Empowered, I can now advocate for my rights and for other women in my community’
Arua, Uganda: Jean Akujo, 40, is a south Sudanese refugee currently living in Rhino Camp in the West Nile district of Arua. She took refuge in Uganda following an outbreak of armed conflict in South... Read more
Highlights from the Courtesy call meeting held between UNFPA Representative and the Minister of Gender Labour and Social Development
UNFPA Representative Mr. Alain Sibenaler paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Minister of Gender Labour and Social Development, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze on February 18 2020. The meeting was witnessed by... Read more
Unleashing youth power: A decade of accelerating actions towards zero female genital mutilation
When Tabitha was growing up in rural Kenya, most of her 16-year-old peers were subjected to female genital mutilation – a human rights violation that more than 4 million girls worldwide are at risk... Read more
Unleashing Youth Power: One decade of accelerating actions for zero female genital mutilation by 2030
I write to pay tribute to Nada Abdul Maksoud, a 14-year-old girl in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Asyut who suffered complications and consequently died after under-going female genital... Read more
Responding to the needs of mothers affected by floods in Bundibugyo district
Twenty-year-old Maska from Matanda had just delivered a baby when the floods came. She had checked into Bubukwanga Health centre III to deliver her baby but had no home to return to as her house and... Read more
Helping survivors of gender-based violence to heal and thrive
Reporting incidences of gender-based violence and seeking support remains a challenge for many women who experience violence, especially from their intimate partners. In most situations, violence is... Read more
Austrian Development Agency commits UGX 7 billion to prevent gender-based violence and harmful practices in Karamoja and Northern Uganda
KAMPALA, 13 December 2019: The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have today signed a partnership agreement for a two-year (December 2019 – November 2021... Read more
Celebrating Midwives – Sweden Recognizes Midwives in Uganda for the 5th Year
“Ever on duty in uniform, offers the best patients care, and has a good attitude towards work.” Those were the good words said about Ajok Sophie Becky at the Midwifery Award ceremony that took place... Read more
The 8th African Population Conference opens in Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe, Uganda, 18 November 2019: The 8th African Population Conference under the theme: “Harnessing Africa’s Population Dynamics for Sustainable Development – 25 years after Cairo and beyond”... Read more
REMARKS BY DR. NATALIA KANEM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNFPA: WELCOMING CEREMONY THE NAIROBI SUMMIT ON ICPD25
Excellencies, distinguished participants, dear friends: Habari za azubuhi, buenos días, good morning! Bienvenus, welcome to the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25! Thank you for being here! All roads lead... Read more