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23 February 2021
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Campaign to fight breast and cervical cancers

UNFPA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Centre for Reproductive Health of Housseina, organized a cervical and breast cancers’... Read more

6 February 2021
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2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19

2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19 Only united, concerted and well-funded... Read more

6 February 2021
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Towards a generation without FGM

UNFPA and the Ministry of Women and the Family, in partnership with the National Union of Djiboutian Women, organized a musical concert for young... Read more

31 January 2021
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New work plan for 2021

On 31 January, UNFPA and the Ministry of Health signed the 2021 work plan addressing the priorities of the National Health Development Plan by... Read more

21 January 2021
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Responding to the needs of vulnerable women and girls

On 21 January, UNFPA provided a batch of hygiene products to the National Agency for People with Disabilities to better meet the menstrual hygiene... Read more

30 December 2020
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Empowerment of women and girls through family planning

On 30 December, As part of the efforts to facilitate access to basic services for the populations in the most underserved areas, 30 new community... Read more

24 December 2020
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Religious leaders declare their abandonment of FGM

The Ministry of Women and Family and the Ministry of Muslim Affairs, in partnership with UNFPA, organized a symposium for religious leaders. It was... Read more

10 December 2020
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Standing up for human rights more important than ever

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Human Rights Day

6 December 2020
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Mobilizing men against FGM

On 6 December, UNFPA in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission organized a consultation workshop to launch the Men's Alliance for... Read more

3 December 2020
Statement

The health systems we build back after COVID-19 must reach everyone

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 3 December 2020

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