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01 July 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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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09 June 2020
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Youth SAYWHAT Conducts 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, participation in TV shows, and…
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09 June 2020
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Youth and COVID-19 Diaries: Tutoring brother, nursing granma and learning a new language
“Today is day 40 and I am locked down with my family. My main worry right now is whether my sanitary [products] will take me through to the end of lockdown,” says Sharon Fadzai…
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08 June 2020
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UNFPA Zimbabwe continues to invest in safe motherhood in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
UNFPA Zimbabwe continues to invest in safe motherhood in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
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