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Building trust and safety in advancing health services
17 February 2026
At Fik Hospital, in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, the Central Triage Department serves as the critical gateway for all patients seeking care. For Dr. Abdi Muktar, leading this…
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Renewing Commitment to End Fistula
16 February 2026
Addis Ababa - 15 February 2026 - UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita visited Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia to engage with survivors and the medical teams transforming the lives of…
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Press Release
UNFPA and Africa CDC Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Health and Innovation Across Africa
12 February 2026
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
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UNFPA intervention equipping women with knowledge that saves lives
11 February 2026
In the remote town of Kuru Boob in the Somali Region, Fatuma Mursa understood that distance was more than a physical measure. It was a barrier that confined not just people, but…
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A couple’s exemplary stance against FGM
10 February 2026
Hiwot Petros and her husband Tigistu Menedo have become vocal advocates in the effort to end FGM in their community. They willingly share their personal story to convince others…
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Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation: UN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGM
06 February 2026
In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls—many under the age of five—are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation. Currently, more than 230 million girls and women are…
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UNFPA and UNICEF call for accelerated action to protect 2.5 million girls at risk of undergoing FGM by 2030
06 February 2026
Addis Ababa, 06 February 2026: Today, Ethiopia joins the global community in observing the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) under the theme:…
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Men stopping FGM at the doorstep
03 February 2026
Twenty-two-year-old Abdi Abegaz, who is a member of the anti-FGM committee in the Dubancho Kebele in the Hadiya Zone of the Central Ethiopia Region, relates a personal encounter…
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Between Hunger and Hope: Kisanet’s Story
02 February 2026
Displaced by conflict and facing years of hardship, Kisanet’s daily life in an IDP camp was defined by hunger and impossible choices. Through a UNFPA-supported livelihood…
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