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06 May 2025
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We can and must end preventable maternal deaths
Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and because more women have control over their reproductive…
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07 April 2025
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A lifeline for mothers: UN support strengthens maternal care in Kunene Region
OPUWO, Kunene Region Uejaorune Tjiposa, just 17, is expecting her first child. Her journey to Opuwo, the capital town of Kunene, about 50 kilometers from her home in Ohandungu,…
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02 April 2025
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UNFPA continues to empower Namibian youth through support to the Careers Expo
WINDHOEK, Namibia – The 14th Annual Careers Expo was officially launched on 2 April 2025 at a Welcoming Cocktail Event, bringing together key stakeholders from government, private…
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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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11 March 2025
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Panel discusses new Dissolution of Marriages Act in Namibia
WINDHOEK, Namibia - In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the United Nations Namibia Gender Theme Group, in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union in…
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26 February 2025
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Strengthening data for inclusive development: Stakeholder engagement on Census products
WINDHOEK, Namibia – Representatives from government, civil society, and development partners gathered on 26 February 2025 to discuss the creation of important census products…
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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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13 February 2025
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Office of the Prime Minister leads stakeholder meeting to assess progress on Namibia’s drought response
WINDHOEK, Namibia – The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with financial support from the World Food Programme (WFP), led a multi-stakeholder meeting on 13 February to review…
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