UNFPA Namibia

Ensuring reproductive rights for all

A local youth organisation, AfriYan, mobilised the collection of sanitary pads from UN Agencies, FNB Namibia and NYC AfriYan members. More than 1,500 girls in Namibia will benefit from the collected items.
Learners pose for a picture with the First Lady, Madam Monica Geingos after the launch of the #BeFree Movement in Ohangwena Region.
Ms Dennia Gayle discusses with health minister Bernard Haufiku about some of the implants that were donated.
How a Namibian health clinic has destigmatized HIV and boosted efficiency

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31 May 2018

Human Rights approach needed to mainstream disability in Namibia

Windhoek- Disability continues to be addressed with a charity approach rather than a Human Rights approach in Namibia, stakeholders concluded following the National Workshop on Disability which took place in Windhoek from 29-31 May. The three-day workshop brought together representatives from the Government of the Republic

16 May 2018

Namibians urged to live together in peace for a sustainable world

Windhoek - The United Nations (UN) System in Namibia in collaboration with the Embassy of Algeria and the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) commemorated the first International Day of Living Together in Peace at the UN House in Windhoek. Peace has been engrained in the UN’s mission as well as its Charter, various

2 February 2018

UNFPA assists in fight against Hepatitis E outbreak

Windhoek, Namibia – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) together with UNICEF and WHO, is assisting the Government of the Republic of Namibia to fight an outbreak of Hepatitis E on the outskirts of the national capital, Windhoek. More than 800 people are suspected of having contracted Hepatitis while five people have died