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The Infrastructure of Survival: African Union and UNFPA Unite to End Preventable Maternal Deaths through Health Security, Sovereignty and Innovation
14 April 2026
New York, 13 April 2026 – On the sidelines of the 59th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59), the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Union…
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International Condom Day 2026: Celebrating youth champions of the Condomize Campaign
13 February 2026
WINDHOEK, Namibia - As the world marks International Condom Day 2026 under the theme #SaferIsSexy, UNFPA Namibia is paying special tribute to the young volunteers who have been at…
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“We talk about condoms like we talk about our future.”
13 February 2026
WINDHOEK, Namibia - “We talk about condoms like we talk about our future, because that’s exactly what we’re protecting,” says a fourth-year student, Rauna Nghituwamata, one of the…
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Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation: UN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGM
06 February 2026
Joint Statement by the UNFPA Executive Director, UNICEF Executive Director, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Women Executive Director, WHO Director-General, and UNESCO…
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Statement by Ms. Diene Keita Executive Director, UNFPA at the First Regular Session of the Executive Board Joint segment on UN80
02 February 2026
Mr. President, Madam Deputy-Secretary-General, Excellencies, Distinguished Members of the Executive Board, Esteemed colleagues, It is a pleasure to address this joint…
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Ethical GBV reporting takes center stage at journalist ‘Do No Harm’ Training
19 December 2025
This message was emphasized during a GBV ‘Do No Harm’ training session for journalists, held in Windhoek on 16 December, through a partnership between the Southern African…
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Human rights – essential and endangered
10 December 2025
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita on Human Rights Day Around the world, we see progress in realizing human rights, including sexual and reproductive health…
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Making all spaces safe for persons with disabilities
03 December 2025
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) The full inclusion and safety of people with…
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Taking up space: On disability, self-worth, and unapologetic living
02 December 2025
In this personal reflection, UNFPA Namibia’s Disability Inclusion Officer, Hinananye Andowa, shares her journey of reclaiming self-worth and challenging harmful perceptions about…
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