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08 May 2024
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High Level Policy dialogue calls for innovative financing for FGM elimination by 2030
To eliminate FGM in Uganda, the dialogue recommended a holistic approach that prioritizes human rights, justice, gender equality, and comprehensive sexuality education to be vital…
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19 April 2024
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Young innovators create solutions to ending teenage pregnancy
Under the theme “Collaborating to End Teenage Pregnancy in Uganda”, the End Teenage Pregnancy HackLab Dialogue intended to provide a platform for young people to engage in…
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07 April 2024
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End discrimination to ensure the right to health for all
Today and every day, let us uphold the right of all people to reach the highest possible standard of health, free from discrimination, coercion and violence. Let us champion…
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05 April 2024
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ANSWER programme re-skills doctors to reduce maternal deaths
Dr. Baifa Arwinyo, who coordinated Acholi sub-region’s Local Maternity and Newborn System under the Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights — ANSWER, confirms that the…
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08 March 2024
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Empowered to thrive: Julianna rose above her community's expectations for women
"Right now, of course, it is hard for anyone to force me to get married," Juliana declares with fierce determination. "They know I have my own money and I will fight them. They…
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21 February 2024
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Restoring dignity for the most vulnerable: Bridget survived Obstetric Fistula
Bridget was surgically repaired at the medical camp and completely healed of obstetric fistula. “I am now healthy, and I can sit in the community and among friends without feeling…
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21 February 2024
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UNFPA and the Embassy of Iceland Collaborate to Restore Dignity to Fistula Survivors in Namayingo District, Uganda
With a funding of USD 3 million from the Embassy of Iceland in Uganda, the project aims at enhancing access to fistula prevention services, address the stigma and gender-based…
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17 January 2024
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The Embassy of Iceland signs off a pivotal $ 3m project to combat obstetric fistula and empower survivors in Uganda—Survivors Treatment and Obstetric fistula Prevention (STOP) in Namayingo District.
With funding of $3 million, from the Embassy of Iceland in Uganda, the project will target women survivors who have been affected by obstetric fistula. The project aims to…
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09 December 2023
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Miriam’s journey to overcome stigma and defend her rights in Uganda
ADJUMANI, UGANDA – Born with an intellectual disability, 17-year-old Miriam should have been supported by her family and community to overcome the challenges life had presented…
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