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UNFPA welcomes new Permanent Forum of People of African Descent
04 August 2021
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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Maternal and neonatal health, a priority for the Government
22 July 2021
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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The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences on population.
11 July 2021
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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Strengthening the capacities of regional gender focal points
08 July 2021
On 6 July, UNFPA, in partnership with the Ministry of Women, organized a three-day training of trainers on the gender approach and community development plan management techniques…
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Training for health providers to end FGM
10 June 2021
On 10 June, UNFPA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and the Family, organized a workshop to strengthen the capacities of health personnel on the management of the…
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Improving maternal and Neonatal services
02 June 2021
On 1-2 June, UNFPA, the Ministry of Health, and the National Union of Djiboutian Women organized consultation workshops for representatives of civil society and maternal and…
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Efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths
31 May 2021
As part of its celebration of the national midwifery week, 24 - 31 May, UNFPA, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and the National Network of Midwives, distributed 100…
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Collaborating with researchers to support young people and adolescents
19 May 2021
UNFPA, in partnership with the Horn of Africa Independent Research Institute (IRICA), organized the first international conference on adolescents and youth.
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New work plan to support women and girls
19 May 2021
On 19 May, UNFPA and the National Union of Djiboutian Women (UNFD) signed the 2021 work plan.
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