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The State of World Population 2024 launched in Ethiopia
UNFPA, in partnership with the Ministry of Planning and Development and other key partners, organized a high-level event on June 6 for the launch of... Read more
UNFPA and Canada Launch Project on Protecting the Dignity and Rights of Women and Girls in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 30, 2024 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Ethiopia and the Embassy of Canada in Ethiopia today launched the... Read more
Dignity in Every Cycle: A Mission to Transform Menstrual Health in Southern Ethiopia
In the remote village of Bagara, nestled amidst the lush landscapes of southern Ethiopia, a quiet revolution is stirring. Here, where traditions ran... Read more
Healing Fistula, Restoring Hope
Six years ago, Beritu Tadesse was brought to Hamlin Fistula Hospital in Bahir Dar after enduring days of labor that resulted in an obstetric fistula... Read more
International Day of the Midwife 2024: Celebrating Midwives as Key Players in Climate Action
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The International Day of the Midwife 2024 was celebrated by honoring midwives as unsung heroes in healthcare and vital... Read more
Safe motherhood compromised by conflict
In 2020, Assia Jubako, a mother of nine from the Afar region, faced one of the most challenging times of her life. Married at 19 in an arranged... Read more
Sister Kasha Hagos Honored with the Women, Peace, and Security Civil Society Leadership Award for Supporting Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence During Conflict
Mekelle, Tigray - Sister Kahsa Hagos, Coordinator of Adigrat One-Stop Centre, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Women, Peace, and Security (WPS)... Read more
Bridging Generations for Maternal Health
In Somali region, Bombas town, nestled amidst Gursum Wereda's picturesque landscape, resides Amina Adem, a revered figure at 60, renowned as the... Read more
Dawn of Hope: Abeba Birhanu's Journey as a Midwife
As the sun rise over the streets of Jigjiga, the Somali region’s capital, casting a warm glow over the vibrant city, the maternity department of... Read more
Midwives: Heroes on the front lines of the global climate crisis
Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Day of the Midwife Right now, around the world, millions of lives are in... Read more