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UNFPA announces new partnership with Council of Social Work and academic institutions to strengthen provision of Gender Based Violence services for survivors

calendar_today 06 December 2024

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UNFPA announces new partnership with Council of Social Work and academic institutions to strengthen provision of Gender Based Violence services for survivors

Harare, Zimbabwe, 6 December 2024 - In the 16 Days of the Activism Against gender -based violence (GBV) the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced a new…

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Stepping up efforts to end teenage pregnancies in Zimbabwe

calendar_today 04 October 2024

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Stepping up efforts to end teenage pregnancies in Zimbabwe

Twenty year old Olivia Nyangasi fell pregnant at 17 years while in school. Being someone from a very poor background, her boyfriend’s ability to provide for her needs made her…

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Women at the Centre Project helping reach survivors with life saving gender-based violence services

calendar_today 30 September 2024

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Women at the Centre Project helping reach survivors with life saving gender-based violence services

Bubi, Zimbabwe, 30 September, 2024 - For many years Tjedza Mlilo* endured sexual abuse at the hands of her father with no knowledge of where to go to report the issue. She also…

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Zimbabwe Commemorates World Contraception Day

calendar_today 26 September 2024

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Zimbabwe Commemorates World Contraception Day

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council today joined various partners to commemorate World Contraception Day with calls for…

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United Nations Population Fund and Zimbabwe Cricket in new partnership to deliver for Women and Young People

calendar_today 30 August 2024

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United Nations Population Fund and Zimbabwe Cricket in new partnership to deliver for Women and Young People

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Zimbabwe Cricket today signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The purpose of the MOU is to provide a framework for cooperation…

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Government of Zimbabwe, UNFPA and partners commemorate World Population Day with launch of key campaign to tackle teenage pregnancies

calendar_today 26 August 2024

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Government of Zimbabwe, UNFPA and partners commemorate World Population Day with launch of key campaign to tackle teenage pregnancies

HARARE, Zimbabwe, 26 August, 2024 – The Government of Zimbabwe, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and partners today commemorated World Population Day with launch of…

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Towards a safer and inclusive learning environment for young people

calendar_today 26 July 2024

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Towards a safer and inclusive learning environment for young people

Thandeka (14)* an asthmatic student in rural Matabeleland South was recently barred from going on a school tour because the teachers felt she would be a "burden" to the group.

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UNFPA Ramps up efforts to combat cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe

calendar_today 12 July 2024

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UNFPA Ramps up efforts to combat cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe

In February 2023, Zimbabwe was faced with a cholera outbreak starting in Chegutu District and spreading to 41 districts across all 10 provinces, including 17 identified cholera…

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Health Resilience Fund hands over medical equipment and supplies worth over USD$9.2 million to Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Child Care

calendar_today 04 July 2024

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Health Resilience Fund hands over medical equipment and supplies worth over USD$9.2 million to Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Child Care

Harare, Zimbabwe, July 4, 2024 - Today, the Health Resilience Fund (HRF) handed over to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) critical medical equipment and supplies worth…

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