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I am worried about the rate of population growth in this country, says Speaker of Parliament

calendar_today 30 October 2018

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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…

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The Power of Choice: What does it mean for Women and Girls in Uganda?

calendar_today 29 October 2018

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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…

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Respect young people's rights and reap the demographic dividend - State of World Population 2018 launch in Africa

calendar_today 26 October 2018

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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, must be protected and…

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UNFPA supports Special Courts to facilitate clearance of GBV case backlog

calendar_today 23 October 2018

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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…

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An hour in the Representative’s shoes

calendar_today 19 October 2018

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An hour in the Representative’s shoes

Ten-year-old girl gets feel of leadership of the UN’s Reproductive Health and Rights agency

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New regional framework will strengthen UNFPA response to Horn of Africa and Yemen crises

calendar_today 19 October 2018

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New regional framework will strengthen UNFPA response to Horn of Africa and Yemen crises

New regional framework will strengthen UNFPA response to Horn of Africa and Yemen crises

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Denmark announces additional funds for UNFPA Sexual and Reproductive Health Supplies

calendar_today 12 October 2018

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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…

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Reaching out to most-at-risk- populations: No one should be left behind in the battle against HIV

calendar_today 10 October 2018

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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…

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Africa has come a long way in addressing population and development issues

calendar_today 05 October 2018

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Africa has come a long way in addressing population and development issues

African ministers in charge of population issues have endorsed the continental report on the implementation of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development (AADPD)…

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