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Spotlight Initiative rewards media for ethical reporting on Gender Based Violence

calendar_today 16 July 2021

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Spotlight Initiative rewards media for ethical reporting on Gender Based Violence

18 journalists were awarded for their ethical and gender sensitive reporting on Gender Based Violence under the Spotlight Initiative to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls…

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UNFPA calls for greater investment in SRH & GBV services for women and young people

calendar_today 11 July 2021

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UNFPA calls for greater investment in SRH & GBV services for women and young people

On World Population Day, UNFPA is calling for continued investment in the provision of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender Based Violence (GBV) services for women and…

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“Taking IUCD as a nurse motivating women in the community”

calendar_today 01 July 2021

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“Taking IUCD as a nurse motivating women in the community”

After the birth of her child Sister Makwanya decided to use the IUCD. As fortune would have it she did not need to travel far to get this done. Patience became one of the first…

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Strengthening Sexuality education and GBV prevention in schools: Teachers meaningfully engaged in Guidance and Counselling trainings

calendar_today 30 June 2021

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Strengthening Sexuality education and GBV prevention in schools: Teachers meaningfully engaged in Guidance and Counselling trainings

Under the European Union funded Spotlight Initiative and with support from UNFPA, 592 teachers and school heads were trained in CSE within the broader Guidance and Counselling…

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UNFPA supports the establishment of a National GBV Information Management System and Harmonised Framework under the Spotlight Initiative

calendar_today 18 June 2021

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UNFPA supports the establishment of a National GBV Information Management System and Harmonised Framework under the Spotlight Initiative

UNFPA, under the Spotlight Initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls, recently organised and facilitated a consultative and validation meeting on uniform data…

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Abstaining and Learning To Be Different

calendar_today 03 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 it upon herself to educate…

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UNFPA, Zimstat & partners prepare for 2022 Population Census

calendar_today 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 Census to be conducted in…

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

calendar_today 26 May 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 contraceptive services. Delivered…

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

calendar_today 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, thanks to the intervention…

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