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8 March 2024
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A peaceful and prosperous future depends on the empowerment of women and girls. Thirty years ago, at the International Conferenc

International Women’s Day 2024-Invest in women and girls: Inspire inclusion, promote prosperity

A peaceful and prosperous future depends on the empowerment of women and girls. Thirty years ago, at the International Conference on Population and... Read more

27 February 2024
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Elevating midwifery:  A Transformative Journey to Reach Zero Preventable Maternal Deaths in Rwanda

Elevating midwifery: A Transformative Journey to Reach Zero Preventable Maternal Deaths in Rwanda

Rwanda has undergone a remarkable journey in tackling maternal mortality rates (MMR) over the past decade. From an alarming 1071 maternal deaths per... Read more

6 February 2024
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Young girl beneficiaries of HEY project funded by KOICA Rwanda and implemented by UNFPA Rwanda in Karongi District

Breaking barriers: Road to reshaping sexual, reproductive health for Rwandan youth

Amidst challenges stemming from inadequate access to information, UNFPA Rwanda embarked on a project dubbed the 'Healthy and Empowered Youth... Read more

16 January 2024
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Adeline Muhaweninama, a young mother who graduated from vocational training through UNFPA’s youth empowerment program.

A Ray of Hope: Adeline's Journey to Empowerment as a Young Mother

Born from a financially struggling family in rural Rusizi, Adeline was forced to abandon school and leave her home and her aspirations behind when... Read more

27 December 2023
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16 Days of Activism: Renewing Commitments Towards Zero Gender-Based Violence

16 Days of Activism: Renewing Commitments Towards Zero Gender-Based Violence

From the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25th to the International Human Rights Day on December 10th, the... Read more

3 December 2023
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A Person with disability playing sitting volleyball during the celebration of IDPD in Rusizi District. Photo by UNFPA Rwanda

All women and girls – including those with disabilities – have a right to bodily autonomy

Persons with disabilities are too often defined by what they cannot do, or by what society assumes they cannot do. The International Day for Persons... Read more

29 November 2023
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As the countdown to 2030 ticks closer, Africa has reaffirmed that the ICPD Programme of Action remains relevant for Africa and i

Looking at Africa's future through the lens of progress, evidence and foresight

As the sun set over Lusaka, Zambia on 10 November, a vibrant discussion by the Ministers in Charge of Population drew to a close, following two days... Read more

11 October 2023
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Ensuring 600 million adolescent girls have what they need to create the future they want

Let them lead: Ensuring 600 million adolescent girls have what they need to create the future they want

Every girl is born with boundless potential – to learn and thrive, to lead, inspire and change the world. Today, on the International Day of the... Read more

6 September 2023
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Kwabena Asante Ntiamoah, UNFPA Representative handing over medical equipment to Noella BIGIRIMANA, Deputy DG of RBC

Rwanda: Fostering positive socio-economic impact through domestic investments in Family Planning

Rwanda has made remarkable progress in the health sector and has recently made significant strides in increasing domestic investments for family... Read more

30 August 2023
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A woman and her baby.

Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid longstanding inequities

Women of African descent are part of an extraordinary legacy. They have led movements to end enslavement and uphold fundamental rights for themselves... Read more

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