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The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25: Accelerating the promise
JOINT PRESS RELEASE THE NAIROBI SUMMIT TO ADVANCE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OF ACTION UNITED NATIONS, New York, 18 January 2019... Read more
UNFPA’s Generation for Generation dialogue connects youth, elders in finding solutions to development challenges
The energy and excitement was palpable as over 150 participants from the diplomatic community, civil society, academia, private sector, as well as young people gathered at the Serena Conference... Read more
Sweden commits more funds for prevention and response to gender-based violence in Uganda
The UN Population Fund and UN Women have signed an agreement to implement the Joint Programme on Gender-Based Violence in Uganda. Funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Uganda, the five-year USD 28,750,... Read more
A celebration of the girl child
In her speech to the First Lady of Uganda, Esther Mudondo, a young student at Wanyange Girls School, spoke about issues affecting adolescent girls and gave recommendations on what should be done to... Read more
Sweden and UNFPA recognize best performing midwives
Kampala, Uganda - Petua Kiboko Olobo stood elegantly in her white dress, complete with a belt, a head cap and a badge with the words, ‘I love midwifery’. This was at the award ceremony for the 2018... Read more
Anti-GBV school clubs support girls cope with menstrual matters
Palabek Settlement, LAMWO: The beginning of menstruation is a normal part of human life natural healthy part of an adolescent’s life. But for many girls, that time of the month can be a nightmare... Read more
‘I will drive all night to save mothers’
Palabek Settlement, LAMWO: In emergencies, every one in five women of reproductive age is likely to be pregnant. In times like these, every mother deserves a safe birth. However, circumstances like... Read more
Pursuing her dream to become a nurse amidst all odds
Kotido, Uganda - At 15 years, Irene was coerced into marriage. She had dropped out of Form Six after her parents failed to pay school fees. “When a boda-boda rider (special hire motorcyclist) from... Read more
Harnessing the power of storytelling: Inspiring young people in Uganda to live up to their potential
“In my industry, I have seen it all. I have seen every type of social pressure you can imagine. Peer pressure is one of the most dangerous challenges you can be faced with as a young person.” These... Read more
Manufacturing condoms in Africa: an urgent health and economic priority
The East and Southern African (ESA) region, home to nearly 550 million people, has made noteworthy progress in tackling HIV, sexually transmitted... Read more