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18 June 2021
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UNFPA supports establishment of National GBV Information Management System and Harmonised Framework under Spotlight Initiative

UNFPA, under the Spotlight Initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls, recently organised and facilitated a consultative and validation... Read more

10 June 2021
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Abstaining and Learning To Be Different

After realising that PCC is helping her and other girls with important information on abstinence and safer sexual practices and, Confidence has taken... Read more

4 June 2021
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“Educating both men and women on family planning is key”

UNFPA is supporting Zimbabwe in procuring IUCDs, Implants and Injectables to ensure expanding choices and improving access to comprehensive... Read more

1 June 2021
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Spotlight Initiative supports Protection from Sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) in Tertiary Institutions

The guidelines emphasize that the responses to SEA and SH to be developed at all institutions should not be a one size fits all but rather customised... Read more

28 May 2021
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UNFPA, Zimstat & partners prepare for 2022 Population Census

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) and other stakeholders are preparing for the Population... Read more

21 May 2021
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The joint efforts of BCFs and Village head empowers women against property deprivation in Spotlight Initiative supported Umzingwane District

In Umzingwane District, more women like Nobuhle are now empowered to prevent and identify GBV, seek services early, report and seek follow up support... Read more

11 May 2021
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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions

How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period... Read more

5 May 2021
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Global shortage of 900,000 midwives threatens women’s lives and health, new report shows

“A 35-year-old pregnant woman came to our clinic with abdominal pain,” recalled Hawrin Yousif, a midwife in the Khazir displacement camp in the... Read more

4 May 2021
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Symposium to take stock of progress on menstrual health in Africa

Around 5000 participants from Africa and worldwide are expected to track progress on menstrual health on the continent since the Call to Action was... Read more

22 April 2021
Press Release

Japan commits US$ 1.3 million to help save lives of pregnant women in Zimbabwe

The Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, have signed a US$ 1,3... Read more

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