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23 November 2023
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“The contraceptive implant is the right method for me” - UNFPA-SFH mobile clinic provides vital SRH services to Namibian youth
OMUTHIYA, Namibia - "The contraceptive implant is the right method for me. For the next three years, I don't need to worry about transportation fees to reach a health facility…
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22 November 2023
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Empowered parenthood: harnessing family planning for a secure future
OMUTHIYA, Namibia - When Indileni Erasmus (31) decided to start using contraceptives eight years ago, her motivation was clear – to space her children and effectively provide for…
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15 November 2023
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From eggshells to aspirations
OSHIKOTO, Namibia − "Financial literacy has shifted my mindset from just making omelettes to being an entrepreneur,” says Tuhafeni Shiningwali, a 20-year-old foodie who has turned…
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31 October 2023
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AADPD@10: Centering young people in development and planning
WINDHOEK, Namibia – Recognising the pivotal role that young people can play in development and planning, the United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) Safeguard Young People (SYP)…
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24 October 2023
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Pursuing safe and dignified pregnancies in Opuwo
OPUWO, Namibia - From Outapi to Walvis Bay, the unwavering determination of some pregnant women in Namibia shines brightly, despite the formidable obstacles they confront in…
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25 September 2023
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Boosting resilience and empathy: police & social workers receive vital GBV training
WINDHOEK, Namibia - The #LeavingNoOneBehind project in partnership with the Namibian Police Force wrapped up a three-part series of psychosocial support workshops during September…
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21 September 2023
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UNFPA, Govt and partners convene to strengthen draft Gender-Responsive Budget Analytical Report
WINDHOEK, Namibia - A Technical Working Meeting was held in Windhoek on 18 September 2023, to finalise the Gender-Responsive Budget Analytical (GRBA) Report.
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08 September 2023
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Trimming taboos and shaping conversations on SRHR for men
WINDHOEK, Namibia - Under the umbrella of the UNFPA Leaving No One Behind project and with the gracious support of the Japanese Government, the #BeFree Movement hosted the #BeFree…
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30 August 2023
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Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid longstanding inequities
Women of African descent are part of an extraordinary legacy. They have led movements to end enslavement and uphold fundamental rights for themselves, and for their families and…
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