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Launch of the State of the World Population Report 2017
DORDABIS- The World Population 2017 Report, flagship report of the United Nations Population Fund, was officially launched today by the Hon. Minister of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Bishop... Read more
Church Leaders Worried About Teenage Pregnancy
Windhoek, Namibia - Church leaders are uniquely positioned, respected community members who we believe should be engaged in addressing the various challenges young people experience. This prompted... Read more
Dr. Natalia Kanem Appointed UNFPA Executive Director
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 3 October 2017 — Dr. Natalia Kanem was appointed Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today by Secretary-General António Guterres. She holds the... Read more
Empowering adolescents to make healthy choices
“As adults, we always assume that our problems are bigger than those of children. “Only until we have sat down with them and talked, we come to learn the magnitude of their problems,” said !Gaoseb... Read more
UNFPA expresses gratitude for display of solidarity for Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin
The United Nations Population Fund in Namibia is grateful for the expressions of solidarity and condolences it received from the Government of the Republic of Namibia, members of the diplomatic corps... Read more
UN Namibia warns public about scammers
The United Nations (UN) System in Namibia (UN Namibia) would like to warn the Namibian public to beware of scams implying association with UN Namibia and its agencies and/or its programmes. Recently... Read more
How a Namibian health clinic has destigmatized HIV and boosted efficiency
How a Namibian health clinic has destigmatized HIV and boosted efficiency
Natalia Kanem Named Acting UNFPA Executive Director
Following the untimely death of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has named Dr. Natalia Kanem as Acting Executive Director of... Read more
Former AU Commissioner for Social Affairs Adv. Bience Gawanas speaks about IPPF award
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA - The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) recognised former African Union (AU) Commissioner for Social Affairs Advocate Bience Gawanas, who is currently the Special... Read more
Congratulations H.E. Adv. Bience Gawanas on receiving IPPF 2016 Award
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA - The United Nations Population Fund Namibia Country Office extends heartiest congratulations to H.E. Advocate Bience Gawanas, former African Union (AU) Commissioner for Social... Read more