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6 February 2023
Press Release
Female genital mutilation (FGM) violates the rights of women and girls and limits their opportunities for the future in health,

UNFPA and UNICEF call for a renewed commitment to end female genital mutilation in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has made remarkable progress in the last decade in the reduction of FGM prevalence among girls and women aged 15-49 from 74 per cent in 2005... Read more

3 February 2023
Statement
Female genital mutilation (FGM) violates the rights of women and girls and limits their opportunities for the future in health

World will miss target of ending FGM by 2030 without urgent action – including from men and boys

Joint Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the International Day of Zero... Read more

25 January 2023
News
Ms. Suzanne Mandong, UNFPA Representative a.i. speaking at the event

UNFPA supported media intervention on women and girls’ empowerment was concluded

A radio serial drama, Nekakat (Cracked), which was aired by the Population Media Center (PMC) for 18 months on national radio stations was closed-out... Read more

23 December 2022
News
Dr. Fitsum Assefa, Minister of Planning and Development, speaking at the event

High level event held to mark “Day of 8 billion”

A high level event jointly organized by the Ministry of Planning and Development, UNFPA, and the Consortium of Reproductive Health Associations was... Read more

19 December 2022
News
Ugosa Hassan waiting for her henna paintings to dry while chatting with other women at the UNFPA Women and Girls’ Safe Space in

Fulfilling the protection needs of women and girls affected by conflict and drought in Oromia, Ethiopia

“Everytime I come to the Safe Space and see my basket there, hanging on the wall, I feel proud of myself. It brings some comfort to my life”, says... Read more

12 December 2022
News
Panel discussion in session

High level Panel discussed challenges preventing survivors of GBV from accessing comprehensive services

Lack of data and information on gender-based violence in Ethiopia hinders efforts to provide comprehensive health, psycho-social and legal support... Read more

12 December 2022
News
H.E. Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health, Ms. Suzanne Mandond, UNFPA Ethiopia Representative with the Ambassadors of Canada, Ire

UNFPA handed-over ambulances purchased with funding from Governments of Canada, Ireland and Japan

UNFPA handed-over ambulances purchased with funding from Governments of Canada, Ireland and Japan

2 December 2022
News
The exhibition featured 40 pictures across from the interventions in partnership with religious organizations.

Photo exhibition organized recognizing role of faith based organizations in addressing GBV and HTPs

Religious leaders are at the forefront in the fight to end gender-based violence and harmful practices against women and girls.

1 December 2022
Statement
World AIDS Day

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day 2022

Equal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights is crucial for all 8 billion people in our world today. The urgent call to dismantle... Read more

25 November 2022
News
Woman at a UNFPA Dignity Kit distribution from Afar region, Ethiopia

Stop the crisis of violence against women and girls: stand in solidarity and say “enough”

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022.

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