News

Faith leaders fight child marriage in Zanzibar

Gender inequalities and discrimination continue to impinge on Zanzibari girls’ rights, choices and ability to realize their potential. © UNFPA/Karlien Truyens
  • 13 October 2021
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News

With emergency funding for family planning, a glimmer of hope amid crisis

Christabel Mwena, 18, playing with her daughter in Mtendere, Zambia. © UNFPA
  • 27 September 2021
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Resources

Situation Report for Ethiopia, Tigray Crisis

Resource date: Jul 2021

Publisher: UNFPA

UNFPA is currently resuming humanitarian operations, including the replenishment of medical stock and redeployment of staff across the region. UNFPA’s Preparedness and Response Plan for the Tigray crisis focuses on preventing and responding to gender-based violence, and bridging protection, gender equality and MHPSS, while building back capacity on sexual and reproductive health and rights in the conflict-affected regions in Northern Ethiopia.

News

Midwives bring portable ultrasound technology to remote communities in Kenya

A midwife examines a pregnant woman using the portable ultrasound device. © UNFPA Kenya
  • 15 July 2021
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News

Do you know where your birth control is? Tracking contraceptives improves health services – and choice in Uganda

DrugDash is a digital system that replaced paper records for tracking contraceptive supplies, eliminating stock-outs and waste. © Outbox
  • 19 July 2021
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News

Tigray conflict decimates maternal health services, overwhelms health workers

Ms. Merhawit (right) sits with her aunt at the maternity ward in Suhul Hospital, Shire. © UNFPA Ethiopia/Paula Seijo
  • 07 July 2021
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