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24 March 2025
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A mother’s second chance: How a maternity waiting home is saving lives in Kunene region, Namibia
OPUWO, Kunene - Kuliua Maundu, 26, remembers the night like it was yesterday. “I was at home, and the pain started,” she says. “I thought it was just labour, so I tried to sleep,…
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11 March 2025
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From Sudan to Namibia: Women lead grassroots change across Africa
They operate in difficult environments with limited resources, but women-led organizations in Africa are still responding to crises, challenging cultural norms and creating…
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17 February 2025
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Drought relief and empowerment: How CERF and UNFPA are helping Namibia’s vulnerable communities
MBORA, Namibia - Dau Dau Siku lives with her husband in Mbora Village, Kavango West. Like many in her San community, one of the most marginalized groups in Namibia, she has felt…
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10 February 2025
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UNFPA responds to Namibia’s drought crisis with essential aid
GOBABIS / RUNDU, Namibia – During January and February 2025, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Namibia distributed dignity kits to 4,305 vulnerable people, including…
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10 December 2024
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Football for change: Tournament tackles GBV
WINDHOEK, Namibia − As part of the 16 Days of Activism 2024 Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Campaign, the United Nations in Namibia, including UNFPA, in collaboration with…
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03 December 2024
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Reflecting on achievements: Namibia's 6th Country Programme Annual Review
WINDHOEK, Namibia − On 2 December 2024, the Government of Namibia (GRN) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Namibia Country Office jointly held the annual review…
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28 November 2024
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Breaking the silence: Men discuss role in ending GBV in Namibia
WINDHOEK, Namibia − On 25 November 2024, to mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, the Embassy of Finland, Regain Trust, Hope Initiatives Southern Africa – Namibia …
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25 November 2024
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Cooking for equality: Men take a stand against GBV
WINDHOEK, Namibia – In a unique effort to challenge gender stereotypes and raise awareness about gender-based violence, the United Nations in Namibia, the Delegation of the…
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14 November 2024
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Sanitary Pad-Making Initiative empowers refugee women at Osire Settlement
OSIRE, Namibia – At the Osire Refugee Settlement in Namibia, three women – Noela Omba (31), Esther Kisera (31) and Rebecca Kanjiliji (32) – are beginning to change the narrative…
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