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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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30 August 2023
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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, and for their families and…
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19 August 2023
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Executive Director's Statement on World Humanitarian Day
Conflict and natural disasters are compounding the challenges and hardship faced by millions of people around the world, driving record levels of displacement and humanitarian…
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16 August 2023
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A Journey of Dedication: Jean Pierre Musefano's unwavering commitment to UNFPA
Jean Pierre Musefano’s path to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) can be best described as a journey - one that saw him pursuing a career as a professional driver. For the…
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