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5 September 2023
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Ethiopia commemorates 2023 World Population Day

UNFPA and the Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) Commemorate World Population Day

On September 5, UNFPA Ethiopia and the Ministry of Planning and Development commemorated International World Population Day 2023. The theme of the... Read more

22 August 2023
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Gebeyanesh and her friend in Dangur IDP Camp

Dignity kits helping IDP women keep hygiene, safety

Gebeyanesh Getinet, 17, lives in Dangur IDP camp in Metekel Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz Region. Just before she and her family were displaced due to... Read more

19 August 2023
Statement
A UNFPA health extension worker providing health care services at a Mobile Health Unit in an IDP site in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the World Humanitarian Day 2023

Conflict and natural disasters are compounding the challenges and hardship faced by millions of people around the world, driving record levels of... Read more

14 August 2023
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Setyelem breastfeeding one of her babies

Availing life-saving emergency obstetric care

Setyelem is a 29-year-old mother who diligently attended antenatal follow-ups for her first two pregnancies. She is aware of the critical importance... Read more

11 August 2023
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Green skills for youth: Towards a sustainable world

Green skills for youth: Towards a sustainable world

The world is embarking on a green transition – a shift towards an environmentally sustainable and climate-friendly planet, which is critical not only... Read more

10 August 2023
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The MLWDA Safe House is a sanctuary for 60 girls and women who have experienced gender-based violence.

Against all odds: A young girl’s journey to pursue education

"I was very scared when I first entered the safe house. I was lonely and would not leave my room for one month. However, the people here are... Read more

31 July 2023
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Tsige Assefa (67), an IDP from Western Tigray, says she comes to the friendly space because it puts women's needs first.

Women and Girls Friendly Space: play, learn, and confide in community

Mekelle -  Ethiopia | Sindayu Gebru (18), an aspiring singer and poet, is a regular at the Women and Girls Friendly  Space (WGFS) at Sebacare IDP... Read more

31 July 2023
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Tiglu Demisse in his seedling farm for false banana

Ensuring choices to fulfil young peoples’ potential

Twenty-year old Tiglu Demissie is a person with disability and a college student who actively engages in demand creation activities in his community... Read more

19 July 2023
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The training brought together 33 health care providers and case workers

Frontline workers in Tigray trained in Stress Management and Trauma Healing

Mekelle, Ethiopia - On Monday, the United Nations Population Fund Agency (UNFPA) kicked off a 3-day stress management and trauma healing training for... Read more

7 July 2023
Statement
8 Billion Hopes

World Population Day Statement 2023

Imagine a world where everyone – all 8 billion of us – has a future bursting with promise and potential. Now open your eyes to the current reality... Read more

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