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26 September 2021
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Pregnancy by choice no chance: World Contraception Day

Harare, Zimbabwe, 26 September – The International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action recognised that reproductive health and rights, as well as women's empowerment and... Read more

13 September 2021
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Paralegal training empowers sex workers on rights and choices

Harare, Zimbabwe, 13 September, 2021 – Talent Manyemba is a trans sex worker in Harare. Talent was recently part of the para legal training for sex workers. The training was aimed at equipping sex... Read more

31 August 2021
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Community volunteer use online engagement to prevent and respond to Gender Based Violence

Harare, Zimbabwe, 31 August 2021 – The  onset of the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2021 has resulted in preventative lockdowns and movement restrictions, meant to curb the spread of the virus.... Read more

19 August 2021
Statement

United Nations Country Team Message on World Humanitarian Day

UN Country Team Message on World Humanitarian Day HARARE, 19 August 2021, Harare - The 2021 World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is dedicated to highlighting the human cost of the climate crisis. The... Read more

12 August 2021
Press Release

Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA report, My Body is My Own

Harare, Zimbabwe, 12 August 2021 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and partners today launched its annual report on the State of the World Population report, which shows that half of women... Read more

16 July 2021
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Spotlight Initiative rewards media for ethical reporting on Gender Based Violence

18 journalists were awarded for their ethical and gender sensitive reporting on Gender Based Violence under the Spotlight Initiative to Eliminate... Read more

11 July 2021
Press Release

UNFPA calls for greater investment in SRH & GBV services for women and young people

On World Population Day, UNFPA is calling for continued investment in the provision of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender Based Violence (... Read more

1 July 2021
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“Taking IUCD as a nurse motivating women in the community”

After the birth of her child Sister Makwanya decided to use the IUCD. As fortune would have it she did not need to travel far to get this done.... Read more

30 June 2021
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Strengthening Sexuality education and GBV prevention in schools: Teachers meaningfully engaged in Guidance and Counselling trainings

Under the European Union funded Spotlight Initiative and with support from UNFPA, 592 teachers and school heads were trained in CSE within the... Read more

18 June 2021
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UNFPA supports establishment of National GBV Information Management System and Harmonised Framework under Spotlight Initiative

UNFPA, under the Spotlight Initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls, recently organised and facilitated a consultative and validation... Read more

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