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15 June 2023
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Amino with her baby Farxan

The impact of skilled birth attendants trained on newborn care in drought-affected Somali Region, Ethiopia

DUDUCAMAD, Somali Region - “Saving the life of this baby was a miracle and a blessing for the family. I am immensely grateful with Salamawit for all... Read more

14 June 2023
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Amanuel Mellese, a nurse at Dubti Hospital and a trainee

Upgrading the capacity of health professionals for better maternal and child health outcomes in the Afar region

Almost three years of the northern conflict have severely affected the health sector in the Afar region. The health sector was looted, and health... Read more

14 June 2023
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Zehabu Haji (left), Ansha Abdu, and Aregash Hussien attend sessions and meet for coffee at the Chifra WGFS

Women & Girls Friendly Spaces: Creating Support & Community for Women

In the Afar region, Chifera Woreda, women look forward to gatherings at the Women and Girls Friendly Space (WGFS). ''Most of us here are... Read more

30 May 2023
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National Launch of State of World Population 2023

UNFPA’s flagship report launched nationally at a high level event

A high level event on the national launch of UNFPA’s flagship report, The State of World Population 2023, took place today.

22 May 2023
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Canadian Minister of International Cooperation Harjit Sajjan and a member of parliament Arielle Kayabaga visited the Gandhi Memo

Canadian Minister of International Cooperation visits UNFPA supported One Stop Center at Gandhi Memorial Hospital

The Canadian Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Harjit Sajjan and Honorable Arielle Kayabaga, a member of parliament, visited the UNFPA... Read more

17 May 2023
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Under a $15.1 million project, UNFPA and partners will expand access to medical and psychosocial support services for women and

Partnering with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Women, the World Bank and UNOPS to address gender-based violence after two years of conflict

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is partnering with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA), UNOPS... Read more

9 May 2023
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Ekram Bedru relating about her engagement in the Her Space initiative

Empowering adolescent girls through community engagement

Bule Hora, West Guji Zone, Oromia Region of Ethiopia: Fourteen year-old Ekram Bedru is a member of the “Her Space” initiative engaging adolescent... Read more

4 May 2023
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Every year on May 5, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and well-b

Midwives save lives: Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023

Midwives save lives. Every year on May 5, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and well-... Read more

2 May 2023
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Discussions in progress on engaging young people in peacebuilding and social cohesion

Young community leaders engaged to contribute to rebuilding trust and social cohesion in northern Ethiopia

UNFPA organized a ten-day consultations on peace, security and social cohesion among youth community leaders from 18-29 April 2023 aimed at involving... Read more

26 April 2023
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Ager's Journey to Healing from Fistula

Ager's Journey to Healing from Fistula

Ager, 33, is from a small rural village, Yanga, in  South Jimma, Oromia region. She was born and raised in an agrarian family with four siblings. She... Read more

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