UNFPA Zimbabwe is helping restore the dignity of women living with obsteric fistula through the Campaign to End Obsteric Fistula. In 2006, at the age of 16, Tuwede suffered an obstetric fistula during child birth. The injury is an abnormal opening that connects the vagina to another organ, like the bladder or rectum. It was confusing, frightening and humiliating for Tuwede.
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22/08/2019
Everyone Counts! UNFPA Zimbabwe is working to reach key populations in Zimbabwe with essential health services. Leaving noone behind.
22/08/2019
Obsteric fistula robs women and girls of their dignity and lives! Through free surgery UNFPA Zimbabwe is helping restore their dignity and give them their lives back under the Campaign to End Obstetric Fistula in Zimbabwe. Tendayi Chimana spent 12 years of her life seeking treatment until she gave up hope...
21/08/2019
Tropical Cyclone Idai Disaster of 15th of March 2019 resulted in injuries, loss of life and severe destruction to critical infrastructure. Manicaland province was severely affected with the greatest impact and destruction being in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts. In the aftermath of this disaster, see how UNFPA Zimbabwe and partners stepped in to restore hope and support pregnant women in affected areas.
21/08/2019
UNFPA Zimbabwe Sista2Sista girls mentorship clubs are touching the lives of many girls in the country. Launched in 2003, the Sista2Sista programme offers a safe place where adolescent girls can speak with mentors and each other about their problems. Girls in the club learn about sexual and reproductive health and rights, financial literacy, and how to navigate difficult social situations, including coercive relationships.
20/08/2019
Accelerating the Promise of the International Conference on Population and Development. See UNFPA's journey in Zimbabwe reaching women and young people with Sexual and Reproductive Health services
21/08/2019
UNFPA celebrates 50 years for delivering for young people and women and the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development see how our journey in Zimbabwe has been!
19/08/2019
Ending maternal deaths is one of UNFPA's transformative goals. Challenges still remain in Zimbabwe in ensuring women have access to quality healthcare. Moreblessing's story here shows some of those challenges that still exist in ensuring safe motherhood. According to the Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS 2015) the estimated maternal mortality ratio (MMR) for Zimbabwe is 651 deaths per 100,000 live births. While the trend in the last 5-10 years shows a decline, the ratio is still unacceptably high.
15/08/2019
Every life counts: UNFPA working to end maternal deaths in Zimbabwe but there is still a lot of "unfinished business" to be addressed
According to the Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS 2015) the estimated maternal mortality ratio (MMR) for Zimbabwe is 651 deaths per 100,000 live births. While the trend in the last 5-10 years shows a decline, the ratio is still unacceptably high.
16/08/2019
Ending unmet neet for family planning is one of UNFPA's transformative goals. UNFPA Zimbabwe is working to make this a reality