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22 July 2019
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District Leaders commit to accelerate ICPD agenda
ADJUMANI: Leaders from eleven districts in the West Nile sub region have adopted a declaration to ensure inclusion an integrated package of rights for women, girls and young…
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19 July 2019
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Celebrities, district leaders rally to inspire young people in Adjumani to stay in school
“Always have a vision. Always dream of what you want to become and that’s how you will succeed,” said Brenda Abio, winner of the 2017/18 regional beauty…
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16 July 2019
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GetIN mobile App increases uptake of antenatal care services in Kanungu
GetIN mobile, a mobile App used to reach and follow up on young pregnant girls as a way of increasing access to antenatal care, skilled delivery and postpartum family planning in…
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03 July 2019
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How UNFPA’s learning sessions are supporting young people to become better leaders
Fulfilling young people’s potential lies at the heart of UNFPA’s work. Under the WITH YOU(TH) pillar of its Live Your Dream campaign, UNFPA Uganda is attempting to…
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26 June 2019
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I never felt alone, as a girl with a hearing disability
I am Nabakooza Shakira! I was born and raised in the outskirts of Kampala, a slum called Kawempe in Uganda. I grew up in an extended family. According to my parents, I was born…
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21 June 2019
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Empowered to return to school after teenage pregnancy
Bidi-Bidi refugee settlement, YUMBE: Eighteen –year-old Alice Apunyo (not real names) had just delivered a baby boy at Swinga Health Centre III in Bidi-Bidi…
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18 June 2019
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Over 22 percent of young Ugandans are involved in risky sexual behaviour – BMC Report
Despite high general knowledge and the perceived risk of pregnancy and HIV, risky sexual behaviour among young Ugandans remains high – a report published by the BioMed…
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31 May 2019
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Health minister cautions against teenage pregnancies, early marriages
RUKUNGIRI: The Minister of Health (General Duties) Hon. Sarah Opendi has asked the leadership of Rukungiri district to come up with by-laws to address child and forced marriages…
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29 May 2019
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UNFPA Launches Corporate Collective against Gender Based Violence
UNFPA has established a partnership forum with heads of over 25 private sector companies to address gender-based violence (GBV) at the work place. The Corporate Collective…
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