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25 July 2016
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Support Data production for planning and decision making

In UNFPA, it is our mandate and mission, in our modest means, to support countries in using population data for policies and programs.

15 July 2016
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Women’s rights and access to sexual and reproductive health services - a path to sustainability

Prior to the 27th African Union Summit, Ministers and experts of gender from different countries in Africa convened in Kigali for the African Union... Read more

11 July 2016
Statement
Investing in teenage girls for a more just, stable and peaceful world

Statement of the Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund for World Population Day - 11 July 2016

The teenage years are for some girls a time of exploration, learning and increasing autonomy. But for many others, it is a time of increasing... Read more

1 June 2016
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DHS DISSEMINATION

Health survey shows improved health indicators in Rwanda

According to the recently disseminated 5th Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) by the Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Statistics of... Read more

12 May 2016
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UNFPA Executive Director and Dutch minister commend family planning progress in Rwanda

“We have to go further, we need to accelerate it. We need to use these kinds of methods of delivery so we get more people to come to the health... Read more

5 May 2016
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Celebrating midwives as Heroes for Mothers and Newborns

“Well-trained and supported midwives working in communities are uniquely positioned to provide the compassionate, respectful and culturally sensitive... Read more

4 May 2016
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Empowering refugee adolescents to fulfil their potential

Despite being refugees, youth and adolescents have a right to access basic information and services on Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH)... Read more

27 April 2016
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New curriculum to promote sex education in schools

Comprehensive sexuality education is vital in curbing cases of unwanted pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases as it ensures... Read more

7 March 2016
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Newsletter volume1

Response to crises should focus more on women’s and girls’ sexual reproductive health needs.  The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged world leaders to do more to cater for the... Read more

10 February 2016
News

UNFPA Rwanda donates materials to youth friendly corners in Rusizi,Nyamasheke and Karongi.

UNFPA Rwanda with great pleasure donates materials to equip youth friendly corners which is one of our major partner in making sure that the Youth... Read more

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