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05 May 2023
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023
Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and newborn babies.
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05 May 2023
News
UNFPA calls for heightened efforts in strengthening midwifery workforce in Uganda
UNFPA Uganda joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day of the Midwife in Soroti District on 5 May. The day is celebrated to acknowledge the unwavering…
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19 April 2023
Press Release
UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics
“Human reproduction is neither the problem, nor the solution. When we put gender equality and rights at the heart of our population policies, we are stronger, more resilient, and…
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07 April 2023
News
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2023
On this World Health Day, let us uphold the right of all people to reach the highest possible standard of health. Let us join forces to expand access to sexual and reproductive…
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30 March 2023
News
Innovations for FGM abandonment
Young innovators merge to accelerate ending gender-based violence and harmful practices by 2030.
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27 March 2023
News
Ensuring access to sexual and Reproductive Health, free from gender-based violence
Ending gender-based violence will not only protect girls from issues that endanger their lives and health, but it will also boost the country’s economy and health, by by putting…
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20 March 2023
News
My Body, My Life, My World!” EYE Universal SRHR Project launched to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights for adolescents and youth in Busoga region
“It is hoped that the project will positively impact on reducing unintended pregnancies, teenage pregnancies, and maternal deaths. It will also empower adolescents and young…
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07 March 2023
News
UNFPA Boosts Ministry of Health with Maternal Health services for safer motherhood in West Nile and Acholi Sub regions
With funding from the Netherlands Embassy in Uganda partnership with UNFPA Supplies partnership project, the equipment worth USD 80,000 (296 Million Uganda shillings) is expected…
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27 February 2023
News
UNFPA hands over to UNHCR, reusable sanitary pads for menstruating women and girls in refugee hosting communities
UNFPA contributed 39,215 reusable sanitary pads worth USD 200,000 (UGX 720,000,000) to fill a gap in provision of menstrual health hygiene commodities in refugee hosting districts…
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