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UNFPA & World Food Programme, partners working together to bring sexual and reproductive health services closer to communities at food distribution points
Mutare, 27 July, 2020 – Charity Fabeni (35) is one of the beneficiaries of the World Food Programme food distribution exercise in Kamutanho village in Mutare district, about 400 kilometres outside... Read more
In Zimbabwe, a shuttle bus becomes a lifeline
To ensure girls like Rumbidzai continue to access support, no matter where they live, Spotlight Initiative supported Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Women... Read more
UNFPA, partners call for urgent action to confront the silent and endemic crisis of Gender Based Violence & harmful practices
Harare/New York, 7 July 2020 – Every year, millions of girls are subjected to practices that harm them physically and emotionally with the full knowledge and consent of their families, friends and... Read more
Dignity Kits Can Change Lives: Responding to the needs of women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic
To support the women and girls to maintain their dignity during the lockdown, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs with support from the United Nations... Read more
Five things you didn’t know about practices that harm girls
Every day, hundreds of thousands of girls around the world are harmed physically or psychologically, with the full knowledge and consent of their... Read more
Musasa expands GBV hotline under Spotlight Initiative COVID-19 response
“We had a client from Gokwe, who had been married for 4 years and had been experiencing physical abuse at the hands of her husband. At some point, she had miscarried due to the continued abuse.... Read more
Partnerships boost health sector’s COVID-19 response
In light of these challenges and to ensure continuity of care, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has enhanced its partnership with the City... Read more
A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience
Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security, a violation of international law and a blight on humanity’s conscience. As a... Read more
Bending the Arc of History Towards Justice
This is a moment of suffering for many people, especially people of African descent. We at UNFPA stand in solidarity in the global fight against... Read more
UNFPA, partner SAYWHAT conduct COVID-19 Awareness Competition for Young People
Since the beginning of the lockdown in Zimbabwe on 30 March, 2020, SAYWHAT has conducted several other activities such as online campaigning,... Read more