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Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo

calendar_today30 April 2024

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“You will thrive”: How a UNFPA-supported shelter empowers women and girls in Zambia to break free from abuse

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Mwaka*, a survivor of gender-based violence, stayed at the Laweni shelter after escaping her husband’s abuse. © UNFPA Zambia / Jadwiga Figula
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Events

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2024

calendar_today25 March 2024

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Partnering for education: How Norway’s commitment to young people helps empower the most left behind

calendar_today08 April 2024

In the Republic of Moldova, UNFPA’s comprehensive sexuality education programme provides crucial support to adolescent refugees who have fled the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. © UNFPA/Siegfried Modola
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Investing in equality: How young women are innovating to improve their health, rights and lives

calendar_today07 March 2024

In the United Republic of Tanzania, Juliana Magesa founded Young Mums Unite, a support group where mothers aged 15 to 24 can access information and essential services, including family planning, maternal health care and counselling. © UNFPA/Msomi Huru
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Champion of change: How a Tanzanian youth activist is rallying for gender equality in her community

calendar_today15 February 2024

The Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu: My Choice, My Rights programme, supported by UNFPA and funded by Finland, offers young people the opportunity to become leaders on gender equality in their communities. © UNFPA Tanzania/Warren Bright
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El Salvador hosts Huellas de Ausencia – a stirring exhibition on femicide and gender-based violence

calendar_today26 February 2024

Visitors at the Huellas de Ausencia exhibition in El Salvador. © UNFPA/Walter Sotomayor
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15 February 2024
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After surviving sexual violence, youth leader creates change for girls with disabilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

calendar_today13 February 2024

Ngoma*, who has a hearing disability, was attacked at aged 15 by a group of boys in her hometown of Matadi in the the Democratic Republic of the Congo. © UNFPA DRC/Jeremie Kibuya
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20 February 2024
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