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27 July 2020
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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
UNFPA & World Food Programme, partners working together to bring sexual and reproductive health services closer to communities at food distribution points
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15 July 2020
News
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 Affairs, Community, Small and…
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07 July 2020
Press Release
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…
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01 July 2020
News
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 Population Fund (UNFPA)…
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30 June 2020
News
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 families, friends and communities…
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28 June 2020
News
Musasa expands GBV hotline under Spotlight Initiative COVID-19 response
Since the beginning of the lockdown, on March 30th, the Musasa hotline has registered over 75% increase in calls compared to pre-lockdown trends. 90% of cases assisted through the…
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25 June 2020
News
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 of Harare’s Health Department,…
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19 June 2020
Statement
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 weapon of war, it subjugates women…
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15 June 2020
Statement
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 racism and support the peaceful…
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