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29 November 2022
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Young women in Nyamasheke District celebrating their achievement and the progress in living in a society free of women violence.

Unite for a Nation free from Violence

On this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women which marks the beginning of the 16 of activism, UNFPA called upon... Read more

24 November 2022
Statement
Women in Nyamasheke District celebrating their achievement and the progress in living in a society free of women violence .

Stop the crisis of violence against women and girls: stand in solidarity and say “enough”

With the global population recently reaching 8 billion, we can celebrate many signs of human progress. Better health and longer lives brought us to... Read more

23 November 2022
News
My Health, My Dignity: Accessibility and affordability of menstrual products in Rwanda

My Health, My Dignity: Accessibility and affordability of menstrual products in Rwanda

UNFPA works to improve education and information about menstruation and related human rights concerns. Through its youth programs and comprehensive... Read more

21 November 2022
News
Health Development Initiative (HDI) in partnership with Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA

Mobile mentorship initiative set to improve maternal, childcare

Health Development Initiative (HDI) in partnership with Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on November 03,... Read more

15 November 2022
Press Release
UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all

As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all

y achieving Sustainable Development Goals, delivering human rights and leaving no one behind, we can usher in a world where all 8 billion people can... Read more

27 October 2022
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UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Director, Ms. Lydia Zigomo meets with the First Lady of Rwanda H.E. Jeannette Kagame at

East and Southern Africa Regional Director, Ms. Lydia Zigomo visits Rwanda during the 2022 Youth Connekt Africa Summit

From 13th to 15th October 2022, UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Director, Ms. Lydia Zigomo attended the 5th Youth Connekt Africa Summit in... Read more

18 October 2022
News
Ensuring No One is left behind by reaching the last mile

Ensuring No One is left behind by reaching the last mile

Through the Last Mile Assurance (LMA) process, UNFPA provides assurance that its programme supplies are adequately managed and safeguarded by... Read more

10 October 2022
News
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl

A girl’s life should begin the way every life should: as an open book in which she writes her own story.

3 October 2022
News
Empowering women and girls to better plan their pregnancies

Empowering women and girls to better plan their pregnancies

World Contraception Day is celebrated every year on September 26th. The Government of Rwanda prioritize the interventions that promote universal and... Read more

30 September 2022
News
The Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Health, is making concerted efforts to scale up high impact maternal and neonat

No woman should die while giving life

The Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Health, is making concerted efforts to scale up high impact maternal and neonatal interventions that... Read more

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