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UNFPA Uganda launches State of the World Population Report 2023: “8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: The Case for Rights and Choices”

calendar_today 11 May 2023

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UNFPA Uganda launches State of the World Population Report 2023: “8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: The Case for Rights and Choices”

Kampala, 11 May 2023 – Uganda launched The State of World Population Report (SWOP) on 11 May. The report was initially launched globally on 29 April 2023 by the UNFPA Executive…

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UNFPA Supplies Partnership Phase III: Fostering Increased Sustainable Financing from Domestic Resources towards family planning and maternal health in Uganda

calendar_today 10 May 2023

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UNFPA Supplies Partnership Phase III: Fostering Increased Sustainable Financing from Domestic Resources towards family planning and maternal health in Uganda

Kampala, 10 May 2023 – On 10 May 2023, UNFPA, in partnership with the government of Uganda, signed a compact under the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala,…

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023

calendar_today 05 May 2023

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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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UNFPA calls for heightened efforts in strengthening midwifery workforce in Uganda

calendar_today 05 May 2023

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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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UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics

calendar_today 19 April 2023

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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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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2023

calendar_today 07 April 2023

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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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Innovations for FGM abandonment

calendar_today 30 March 2023

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Innovations for FGM abandonment

Young innovators merge to accelerate ending gender-based violence and harmful practices by 2030.

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Ensuring access to sexual and Reproductive Health, free from gender-based violence

calendar_today 27 March 2023

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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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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

calendar_today 20 March 2023

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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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