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Special Court for gender-based violence cases commence this November
The Gender Based Violence (GBV) Special Court sessions kicked off on Friday 2nd November with a capacity strengthening training of key duty bearers at the Law Development Center in Kampala. The... Read more
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Check out the latest bulletin from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) that highlights results of UNFPA Uganda’s Better Life for Girls... Read more
I am worried about the rate of population growth in this country, says Speaker of Parliament
Kampala, Uganda - Speaking at the launch of the 2018 State of the World Population (SWOP) and State of Uganda Population reports, the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga expressed concern... Read more
The Power of Choice: What does it mean for Women and Girls in Uganda?
On 17th October, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund launched its flagship report, the State of World Population 2018. The theme for this year’s report is, “The Power of Choice: Reproductive... Read more
Respect young people's rights and reap the demographic dividend - State of World Population 2018 launch in Africa
If the demographic dividend is to be harnessed, then the fundamental civil, political and socioeconomic rights of young people, including young women... Read more
UNFPA supports Special Courts to facilitate clearance of GBV case backlog
Kampala – Uganda: In recognition of the need for accessible, quicker and a human rights based approach to justice, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is supporting the Justice Law and Order... Read more
An hour in the Representative’s shoes
Ten-year-old girl gets feel of leadership of the UN’s Reproductive Health and Rights agency “I would like to take over your office,’’ said ten-year-old Patience Aciro to UNFPA Representative Mr.... Read more
New regional framework will strengthen UNFPA response to Horn of Africa and Yemen crises
A strategy meeting on the Horn of Africa and Yemen was held by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, in Addis Ababa on 13 and 14 October to develop a framework and action plan to guide the Fund’... Read more
Denmark announces additional funds for UNFPA Sexual and Reproductive Health Supplies
Arua, Uganda – 9th September: The Minister for Development Cooperation in Denmark, Ms. Ulla Tørnæs on Tuesday announced that her Government has earmarked additional DKK 50 million, approximately USD... Read more
Reaching out to most-at-risk- populations: No one should be left behind in the battle against HIV
“I want a good life, I want to be treated well. I feel bad when I am passing-by someone and they insult me for no reason,” said Sheldrake, a 22-year-old transgender man. “I want to be alive and free... Read more