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19 June 2023
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Around the world, women and girls caught in humanitarian crises tell UNFPA that sexual violence is increasingly seen as “normal”. Girls like Khetam* from Iraq. She says she still…
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26 May 2023
News
Finding innovative ways of improving the quality of maternal and newborn health care through a groundbreaking mentorship program
The new Maternal mortality ratio projection disseminated earlier in 2023, highlights that a 15-year-old girl in Rwanda has a 95% higher risk of dying from pregnancy or childbirth…
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17 May 2023
News
Promoting sustainable practices towards achieving a more climate-resilient environment
Earlier this year in January 2023, through a UNFPA-led youth innovation programme, UNFPA Rwanda partnered with Bizcotap Ltd to provide staff with digital business cards as a way…
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08 May 2023
Press Release
Curbing the alarming rates of maternal and newborn deaths
Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth; every 16 minutes, a baby is stillborn – most of these deaths are preventable with access to skilled midwives. At…
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05 May 2023
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023
Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and newborn babies.
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31 March 2023
News
Data-Driven Monitoring for Improved Maternal and Child Health Outcomes in Rwanda
Every 5 years, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) produces a Demographic Health Survey report with support from various partners. The UN through the joint…
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28 March 2023
News
Promoting Community Engagement to Increase Access to Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Community engagement has been regarded as a vital component to ensure that adolescents and young people have access to information on Sexual and Reproductive Health and rights …
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24 March 2023
News
Accelerating Economic Growth through the Realization of Reproductive Rights in Rwanda
Rwanda has made remarkable progress in improving reproductive rights which in turn has contributed to the reduction in fertility rates - that is, the average number of children a…
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14 February 2023
News
Promoting Quality Education of Nurses and Midwives in Rwanda
UNFPA distributed quality simulation laboratory equipment to the seven high schools that have started providing newly installed advanced diplomas in nursing. The simulation lab…
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