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06 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 people and adolescents, with the…
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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 contributing to one of its main axes:
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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 needs of women and girls with…
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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 health initiatives were launched…
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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 held with financial support…
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15 December 2020
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Closing of the 16 days of activism against Gender-based Violence including FGM
UNFPA in partnership with the UNFD organized the closure of the 16 days of activism activities which were closed by an official High-Level meeting on December 15, 2019, bringing…
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10 December 2020
Statement
Standing up for human rights more important than ever
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Human Rights Day
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06 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 the Abandonment of FGM.
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03 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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