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10 March 2023
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The First Lady presents the dignity kits' contents.

First Lady, UNFPA celebrate International Women's Day with female inmates

WINDHOEK, Khomas Region - The First Lady of the Republic of Namibia (FLON) Madam Monica Geingos and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)... Read more

9 March 2023
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Some of the expecting mothers who received food and dignity kits in the maternity waiting room. ©UNFPA/Namibia

Maximising Opuwo Maternity Waiting Home's capacity to provide vital services to expectant women

OPUWO, Namibia — “Before, we didn’t have enough chairs and tables, and we would eat sitting on the ground or on our beds. Now we will be more... Read more

8 March 2023
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llustration courtesy of Sofie Birkin for UNFPA.

Five reasons why: Women and girls must have equal rights in our digital world

UNITED NATIONS, New York – International Women’s Day is an occasion for people around the world to celebrate the contributions of women and girls to... Read more

8 March 2023
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The right to be free from violence is a fundamental one for women and girls.

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day 2023

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day 2023

20 February 2023
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As part of the practicals, 37 nurses received clinical training, leading to the prompt insertion of 408 implants and 18 IUCDs. @

Expanding access to long-acting reversible contraceptives methods

WINDHOEK, Namibia – Closing the gap of unmet needs for family planning is key if Namibia is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. To do so,... Read more

9 February 2023
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Participants at the meeting agreed on the need for more innovative and integrated approaches to reach more women and youth.

UNFPA, National Planning Commission completes year-end review and 2023 planning meeting

WINDHOEK, Namibia  − The National Planning Commission (NPC) together with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Namibia Country Office and... Read more

2 February 2023
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The latest UNFPA estimates place 4.3 million girls at risk of female genital mutilation this year. @UNFPA/Namibia

World will miss target of ending FGM by 2030 without urgent action – including from men and boys

World will miss target of ending FGM by 2030 without urgent action – including from men and boys

31 January 2023
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Food insecurity is the biggest contributor to multidimensional poverty in the Omaheke region. ©UNFPA/Namibia

Uplifting the lives of marginalised communities in Omaheke

GOBABIS, Namibia − With a population of just over 70 000 people, the Omaheke region has the smallest population in Namibia; however, 51% of the... Read more

5 December 2022
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A pregnant woman watering her vegetable garden.

Celebrating Africa Statistics Day

WINDHOEK, Namibia - The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), United Nations Population Fund Country Office and other UN sister agencies in collaboration... Read more

1 December 2022
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Women and girls with disabilities are more likely to experience gender-based violence. ©UNFPA/Namibia

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022

For the 1 billion people in the world with disabilities, bodily autonomy is a right but not always a reality. Too often, persons with disabilities go... Read more

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