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15 March 2024
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Mr. Koffi Kouame, Country Representative of UNFPA & Ms. Cecile Mukarubuga, Country Representative of UN Women

Empowering Women: Investing in Progress and Equality

Addis Ababa, March 15, 2024 - To commemorate International Women's Day 2024, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women teamed up... Read more

12 March 2024
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Agreement signing ceremony

UNFPA signed partnership agreement with ITOCHU Corporation to support project on women and girls' empowerment

UNFPA Ethiopia today signed a partnership agreement with ITOCHU Corporation, a leading Japanese company, to support a project aimed at empowering... Read more

8 March 2024
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UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem

Invest in women and girls: Inspire inclusion, promote prosperity

International Women’s Day 2024 Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem A peaceful and prosperous future depends on the empowerment... Read more

6 March 2024
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Sister Kahsa Hagos

Resilience and Compassion: The Unyielding Commitment of a Midwife Serving Survivors Amidst Conflict

Adigrat, Tigray Region | Sister Kahsa Hagos, 29, was a coordinator for the Maternity and Child Care Unit at Adigrat Hospital when the northern... Read more

4 March 2024
Story
Supporting GBV survivors in Amhara to recover, build resilience

Supporting GBV survivors in Amhara to recover, build resilience

Dessie, Amhara Region | Amina is one of the many women who have experienced conflict-related sexual violence during the two-year devastated conflict... Read more

27 February 2024
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UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, speaking during her visit to the FGAE

UNFPA Executive Director appreciates efforts at empowering women and young people with SRH services

UNFPA Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr. Natalia Kanem, visited the Addis Ababa office of the Family Guidance... Read more

23 February 2024
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UNFPA handed over medical equipment and supplies to Amhara region

UNFPA handed over medical equipment and supplies to Amhara region

23 February 2023, Bahir Dar: UNFPA, the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency, today handed over 20.5 metric tones medical equipment... Read more

9 February 2024
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Shukria Keda

From survivor to a voice: the story of Shukria Keda

Shukria Keda, 35, is a mother of five, from Ebo Tirora Kebele,  Central Ethiopia region.  She has an infectious smile and a vibrant presence. ... Read more

6 February 2024
Press Release
UNFPA and UNICEF in Ethiopia underscore the need for increasing investment for survivors of female genital mutilation

UNFPA and UNICEF in Ethiopia underscore the need for increasing investment for survivors of female genital mutilation

Addis Ababa, 06 February 2024: Today, the world is observing the International Day of Zero Tolerance for female genital mutilation (FGM) under the... Read more

5 February 2024
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Nuritu Sirbar,  Head of the Dalocha district/woreda Women, and Children's Affairs Office

“Why are we making our girls suffer?” Unmasking of FGM

Four years ago, on a Sunday morning in Dalocha Woreda, Southern Ethiopia region, Nuritu Sirbar,  Head of the Dalocha district Women, and Children... Read more

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