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15 June 2023
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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 her efforts to resuscitate my…
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14 June 2023
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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 professionals fled the area. …
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14 June 2023
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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 married. We discuss domestic issues and…
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30 May 2023
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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.
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25 May 2023
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UNFPA Enhances Healthcare Response to Gender-Based Violence in Tigray
Sexual violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) can be especially problematic in complex emergencies and natural disasters. Access to quality, confidential, age-appropriate,…
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22 May 2023
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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 supported One Stop Center at the…
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17 May 2023
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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 and the World Bank to improve…
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09 May 2023
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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 girls.
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04 May 2023
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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-being of women and newborn babies.
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