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World Population Day: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fertility

calendar_today 12 July 2021

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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…

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Growing Stronger, Together: Marking World Population Day 2021

calendar_today 11 July 2021

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Growing Stronger, Together: Marking World Population Day 2021

Growing Stronger, Together: Marking World Population Day 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences for the population

calendar_today 11 July 2021

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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 in health care have led to…

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Generating Generation Equality and the Africa We Want for Namibia

calendar_today 06 July 2021

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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 permeate all aspects of human…

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43 percent of Namibia’s population live in multidimensional poverty, MPI reveals

calendar_today 10 June 2021

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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…

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UNFPA Representative Speaks at Rehoboth’s Origo Primary School on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Day

calendar_today 01 June 2021

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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…

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ICT Deputy Minister Participates in UNFPA Sponsored Symposium on Menstrual Health

calendar_today 28 May 2021

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ICT Deputy Minister Participates in UNFPA Sponsored Symposium on Menstrual Health

ICT Deputy Minister Participates in UNFPA Sponsored Symposium on Menstrual Health

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Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project Officially Launched

calendar_today 21 May 2021

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Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project Officially Launched

Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project Officially Launched

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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions

calendar_today 11 May 2021

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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 poverty? These and many more…

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