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23 August 2023
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Namibia has made great strides in implementing the AADPD, but there is still much to be done, particularly in addressing the cur

Namibia hosts a multi-stakeholder meeting to validate draft AADPD implementation report

WINDHOEK, Namibia - Namibia recently held a multi-stakeholder validation meeting on August 17, 2023, to review the draft report on the 10-year... Read more

18 August 2023
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Surgical staff outside a mobile clinic, following successful surgery.

Humanitarian emergencies: We stand by women and girls when they need us most

Conflict and disasters compound the challenges faced by millions of people around the world, driving record levels of displacement and humanitarian ... Read more

31 July 2023
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he Leaving No One Behind project has been striving to provide essential sexual and reproductive health services in seven regions

Overcoming distance and barriers: Mobile clinics in Namibia

WINDHOEK, Namibia - “I started Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP) last year when I was pregnant. I did not trust my partner, so I took it to protect... Read more

14 July 2023
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The commemoration of World Population Day at Mariental commenced with a march by the youth from the town centre towards the Mari

Celebrating World Population Day with launch of 2023 State of World Population Report in Namibia

MARIENTAL, Hardap − Namibia celebrated World Population Day, on July 11, a day set aside to raise attention to issues concerning global population.

7 July 2023
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From left, Ms. Gift Malunga, UNFPA Namibia Representative, Mr. Sylvester Mbangu, National Planning Commission Development Adviso

Namibia launches its First National Strategy for Development of Statistics

WINDHOEK, Namibia − Namibia launched its first strategic plan for developing the capacity of the National Statistics System (NSS) to produce,... Read more

30 June 2023
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Africa has the highest suicide rate in the world, with the suicide rate for men highest at 18 per 100,000 people. ©UNFPA/Namibia

Sports for mental well-being: How a soccer tournament aims to improve young men's lives

WINDHOEK, Namibia - “Drugs have long-term consequences. I have seen classmates end up on the streets and that is not a life you are meant to live... Read more

29 June 2023
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Teenage pregnancy is a public health issue and a demographic challenge in Namibia. Increasing access to contraceptive services f

Increasing access to sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents and youth through mobile clinics

WINDHOEK, Namibia - Namibia has a youthful population, with two thirds of the population under the age of 35. The nation has the potential to rip the... Read more

19 June 2023
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Just as trees symbolize strength, stability, and the ability to adapt and endure, the #BeFree Youth Centre aspires to create a s

Planting trees of hope

WINDHOEK, Namibia - “The youth have no place to go to or to talk about their problems” At 16, Maria Hailonga is a high school learner who has... Read more

16 June 2023
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Approximately 30% of new HIV infections in Namibia are among young people aged 15-24.  ©UNFPA/Namibia

Condomize campaign changing mindset of Namibian youth

KATIMA MULILO, Namibia ̶ Wanabe Sikwaya is lined up in front of the Condomize campaign booth in Katima Mulilo. He had to travel over 11... Read more

16 June 2023
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Mr. Alex Shimuafeni, NSA Statistician-General and his deputy, Ms. Ottilie Mwazi addressing participants during a stakeholder con

Census engagement meeting with diplomatic corps and development partners

WINDHOEK, Namibia ̶ The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), in partnership with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation and the United... Read more

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