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09 August 2021
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Unstoppable Adolescents and Young Women Rising to Greatness in Kigeme Refugee Camp
Unstoppable Adolescents and Young Women Rising to Greatness in Kigeme Refugee Camp “After I gave birth, I was not able to care for myself and my baby because my family…
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12 July 2021
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Whether baby boom or bust, the solution lies in prioritizing the reproductive health and rights of all people
While celebrating the World Population Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) called for more efforts in the provision of sexual and reproductive health information and…
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12 July 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences on population
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Population Day - 11 July World Population Day Statement The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences…
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05 July 2021
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Nothing for youth without youth!
Empowering adolescents and young people in Rwanda to realize their rights to Sexual and Reproductive Health.
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07 June 2021
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My body, My Dignity!
Nearly half of women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to decide whether to have sex with their partners, use contraception or seek health care, according to UNFPA's…
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11 May 2021
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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions
How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period poverty? These and many more…
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07 May 2021
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“COVID-19 positive, I never regretted my choice of being a midwife. I kept the hope to see myself caring for mothers and babies again.” A story of Mbonabucya Jean Felix, Rwandan Midwife.
Every day in every part of the world, midwives save the lives of women and babies and promote the health and well-being of entire communities. Midwives have faced increasing…
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05 May 2021
Statement
Trust the evidence: invest in midwives
Every day in every part of the world, midwives save the lives of women and babies and promote the health and well-being of entire communities. They deserve our respect and…
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30 April 2021
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UNFPA supporting National Partners develop a 5 years Comprehensive Condom Strategic Plan
In Rwanda, HIV/AIDS is a mixed epidemic, generalized in the adult population with an HIV prevalence rate stabilized at 3% (RPHIA 2018–2019). The epidemic is also…
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