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26 April 2023
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Japanese-supported cook-off breaks gender stereotypes and fosters dialogue among men
WINDHOEK, Namibia – “When I report the abuse at the police, the officers laugh at me and do not take me seriously.” “She mostly insults me especially when she gets paid…
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24 April 2023
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CSOs discuss ways to advance SRHR in Namibia
WINDHOEK, Namibia ̶ On 21 April 2023, UNFPA facilitated a dialogue on advancing sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in Namibia with African Voices Project (headed by…
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07 April 2023
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Harnessing ecumenical networks to end gender-based violence
WINDHOEK, Namibia - Gender-based violence (GBV) is a gross violation of an individual’s fundamental human rights, and survivors often suffer lasting physical, psychological, and…
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06 April 2023
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2023
Every two minutes, a woman dies giving birth. As the clock counts down another year, 287,000 more women will meet the same tragic fate. Most of these deaths are preventable…
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24 March 2023
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UNFPA, sister agencies provide aid to flood victims in northern Namibia
WINDHOEK, Namibia - Thousands of families in the Ohangwena and Oshana regions stranded by flash floods are in urgent need of help. To assist flood victims, the United Nations…
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10 March 2023
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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) Namibia Country Office celebrated…
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09 March 2023
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Maximizing 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 comfortable while we are staying here…
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08 March 2023
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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 all aspects of human progress…
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08 March 2023
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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
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