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02 September 2021
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Establishment of a national GBVIMS platform
On 2 September, UNFPA, in partnership with the Ministry of Women launched a national platform for the GBV information management system with financial support from the European…
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24 August 2021
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Improving care services for FGM survivors
The Ministry of Women and Family and UNFPA organized training sessions on the consequences of FGM, with the EU financial support, for 100 midwives from five regions from 18 to 24…
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18 August 2021
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Using peer education to fight against FGM
On 15-18 August, UNFPA, in partnership with eight community-based associations, held planning meetings to prepare for peer education activities across the country.
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18 August 2021
Statement
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) - AFGHANISTAN
The people of Afghanistan need our support now more than ever. Our organizations are committed to helping and protecting them. We will stay in Afghanistan and we will deliver. At…
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16 August 2021
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The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan
Statement by UNFPA UNFPA joins the United Nations Secretary-General and the international community in expressing its deep concern about the grave humanitarian crisis unfolding…
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14 August 2021
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Mobilizing youth against FGM
UNFPA, in partnership with the National Union of Djiboutian Women, organized an awareness campaign on issues related to sexual and reproductive health, particularly FGM, on the…
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04 August 2021
Statement
UNFPA welcomes new Permanent Forum of People of African Descent
The United Nations General Assembly began building a bridge towards justice this week with its unanimous decision to establish a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent. No…
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22 July 2021
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Maternal and neonatal health, a priority for the Government
On 22 July, UNFPA handed over reproductive health materials and commodities, including essential sexual and reproductive health equipment and contraceptives, to health centers and…
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11 July 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences on population.
For some, it has led some to postponing childbearing. For others, disruptions in health care have led to unintended pregnancies. Although we have yet to get a full picture of…
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