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World Population Day: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fertility
WINDHOEK, Namibia ̶ The Ministry of Health and Social Services in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Namibia and the Ministry of Health led the celebrations of World... Read more
UNFPA Namibia Holds Press Conference with Health and Social Services Minister to Mark World Population Day
WINDHOEK, Namibia ̶ UNFPA Namibia today marked World Population Day (observed) with a joint press conference with Namibia’s Health and Social Services Minister, the Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula and... Read more
Growing Stronger, Together: Marking World Population Day 2021
Oped by Sheila Roseau, UNFPA Namibia Country Representative The COVID-19 pandemic has shed an uncomfortable but important light on the difficulties dealt to our health care systems globally and... Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences for the population
The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences for the population. For some, it has led some to postponing childbearing. For others, disruptions... Read more
Generating Generation Equality and the Africa We Want for Namibia
“Gender equity has to be promoted beyond the public sector to cover all segments of society, beyond representation in leadership positions, to... Read more
43 percent of Namibia’s population live in multidimensional poverty, MPI reveals
WINDHOEK/ Namibia - Namibia launches its official national Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) today to further inform and guide its poverty reduction strategies. The report, which was... Read more
UNFPA Representative Speaks at Rehoboth’s Origo Primary School on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Day
REHOBOTH, Namibia ̶ On May 28th, UNFPA-Namibia Country Representative Sheila Roseau joined the Hardap Regional Education Director and learners at Origo Primary School and other schools from the... Read more
ICT Deputy Minister Participates in UNFPA Sponsored Symposium on Menstrual Health
WINDHOEK, Namibia ̶ The Namibian Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology and National Assembly-member, Hon. Emma Theofilus participated in the African Coalition for Menstrual... Read more
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project Officially Launched
ONDANGWA, Namibia ̶ On May 21, UNFPA-Namibia’s Assistant Representative, Loide Amkongo joined Regain Trust for the launch of the non-governmental organisation’s new “Amplified Project.” UNFPA has... Read more
Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions
How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period... Read more