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05 June 2020
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Youth and COVID-19 Diaries: Young, HIV positive and on lockdown alone
“I lost my appetite, lost weight and I started sleeping abnormal hours because I was really stressed,” says Luckmore Pamhidzai, 23, from Zimbabwe. He shares his story and advice…
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02 June 2020
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UNFPA promotes MHM, distributes pads during COVID-19 lockdown
Through partners like Zichire, FACT, ZAPSO, World Vision – UNFPA Zimbabwe this year distributed reusable pads and menstrual cups to Sista2Sista club girls in 23 districts – Hopely…
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13 May 2020
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Midwives doing more than assisting in childbirth
The 2020 theme; “Midwives with women: celebrate, demonstrate, mobilise, unite — our time is NOW!”, could not be more relevant as it came in the midst of Covid-19 global pandemic.
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04 May 2020
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Wellbeing of young Zimbabweans depends on access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services
While the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted people’s way of life, UNFPA in Zimbabwe is determined to continue providing sexual and reproductive health services,…
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28 April 2020
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New UNFPA projections predict calamitous impact on women’s health as COVID-19 pandemic continues
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the number of women unable to access family planning, facing unintended pregnancies, gender-based violence and other harmful practices could…
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15 April 2020
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Mobile One Stop Centres: Taking GBV services to hard to reach drought affected areas
Faith and Hope are orphaned twin sisters from Mwenezi, a remote district situated in Masvingo province, south of Zimbabwe. When their parents died, they were still very…
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14 April 2020
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Lockdown with your abuser: Over 700 GBV in 11 days
Dr Muia points out that as the GBV sub-cluster lead, UNFPA is also facilitating the inclusion of all GBV service providers into the Government of Zimbabwe list of critical…
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14 April 2020
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Survivors of gender-based violence need access to services in times of crisis, especially during COVID-19 lockdowns
Life-saving services for survivors of gender-based violence will continue to be offered during Zimbabwe’s COVID-19-related lockdown, such as those offered by Bubi Shelter in Bubi…
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05 March 2020
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Inspired by others, male sex worker pushes for key populations' rights
Lawrence Phiri, a male sex worker leads Zimbabwe Rainbow Community (ZRC), a grouping for male sex workers. ZRC advocates for equal, non-stigmatizing health services for all and…
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