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08 March 2024
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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 Development in Cairo, 179…
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27 February 2024
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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 100,000 live births in 2010,…
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06 February 2024
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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 Project.' This initiative, aimed at…
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16 January 2024
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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 she found out she was pregnant…
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27 December 2023
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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 16 Days of Activism against…
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03 December 2023
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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 with Disabilities is a moment…
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29 November 2023
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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 of receiving reports from the…
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11 October 2023
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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 Girl, we celebrate the infinite…
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06 September 2023
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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 planning commodities. Aligned to…
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