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22 August 2024
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Long-acting reversible contraceptive method campaign launched
WINDHOEK, Namibia – On 16 August 2024, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS), in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the One Economy…
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19 August 2024
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Training programme empowers Namibia Football Association to address GBV
WINDHOEK, Namibia – Namibia faces alarmingly high rates of sexual violence against young women and girls, with data from the 2021 Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) showing…
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31 July 2024
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UNFPA and Japanese Embassy donate over N$220,000 in sanitary pads to marginalized girls
Windhoek, Namibia – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Embassy of Japan in Namibia have donated sanitary pads worth over N$220,000 to support vulnerable adolescent…
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29 July 2024
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Japan and UNFPA donate medical equipment to enhance maternal health services
WINDHOEK, Namibia – To bolster maternal healthcare services and gender-based violence prevention and response in Namibia, the Government of Japan and UNFPA donated medical…
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18 July 2024
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Japanese Amb. highlights support for Namibian youth during visit to Focus FM, a community radio
Japanese Ambassador to Namibia, H.E. Hisao Nishimaki, paid a visit to Focus FM in Windhoek on 18 July 2024, where he took part in a live interview to discuss Japan's support for…
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31 May 2024
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Tidy Tekkies: Young entrepreneurs see a bright future through Shoe Laundry Initiative
WINDHOEK, Namibia – A group of young entrepreneurs in Katutura is transforming their lives and community through the Tidy Tekkies Shoe Laundry Initiative. Implemented by the One…
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31 May 2024
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Promoting menstrual health and hygiene awareness
REHOBOTH, Namibia − In a collective effort to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene management, the Government of Namibia, in partnership with the United Nations,…
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29 May 2024
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“As women, we need to take charge of our health.” - Laina Hosea
WINDHOEK, Namibia – On 25 May 2024, the informal settlement of Kilimanjaro in Windhoek buzzed with excitement as thousands of community members and children gathered for the …
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14 May 2024
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Midwives celebrated for their vital role on International Day of the Midwife
WINDHOEK, Namibia – More than 40 midwives gathered to celebrate International Day of the Midwife, hosted by the Independent Midwives Association of Namibia (IMANA), and United…
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