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21 February 2023
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“No mother should die while giving birth” says a Champion on maternal health from SNNPR, Ethiopia
“When I was only one-year old, I lost my mother while giving birth to my youngest sister. No mother should die while giving birth”, says Mr. Fikru Assefa, Head of the Maternal and…
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07 February 2023
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A joint UN project on innovative health systems strengthening in conflict-affected areas launched
A joint project to be supported by UNFPA, UNICEF, and WHO on strengthening the delivery of maternal, neonatal, and child health and building resilient health systems in conflict…
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06 February 2023
Press Release
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 to 65 per cent in 2016…
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03 February 2023
Statement
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 Tolerance for Female Genital…
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25 January 2023
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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 today.
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23 December 2022
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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 held on December 22 to mark the…
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19 December 2022
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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 Ugosa Hassan. The Women and…
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12 December 2022
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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 for GBV survivors and prevent…
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12 December 2022
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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
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