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06 February 2022
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UNFPA and UNICEF in Ethiopia call for renewed commitment to end female genital mutilation in Ethiopia
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Addis Ababa, 06 February 2022 – UNFPA and UNICEF jointly call for an increased investment of resources by the Government of Ethiopia and…
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03 February 2022
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Engaging Communities through media in the fight against Gender-Based Violence and harmful practices
Southern Region of Ethiopia: Nineteen year old Abdul Mewuded is a leader of a Radio Listeners Group on a radio serial drama called Nekakat (Cracked) in the Sankuru Woreda …
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30 December 2021
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Ethiopia’s new adolescent and youth health strategy aims to halve teenage pregnancy
Ethiopia launched today a new National Adolescent and Youth Health Strategy (2021-2025) in the presence of senior officials of the Ministry of Health, donors, and partners. The…
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23 December 2021
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Ethiopia launches the FP2030 commitment to increase access and utilization of voluntary family planning
“Family planning needs to be more accessible as one major step in the effort at reducing maternal death,” said H.E Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health of Ethiopia, at…
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30 November 2021
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Women refugees bearing the brunt of Gambella’s forgotten crisis, Ethiopia
Gambella, Ethiopia - “My only joy is my child, I don’t have anything else in life,” says Nyabel Jock, a 19-year-old South Sudanese refugee, during her…
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25 November 2021
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day to End Violence against Women - 25 November
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem International Day to End Violence against Women 25 November 2021 Violence in the online…
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08 November 2021
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Delivering hope through safe delivery services amid a dire humanitarian situation in Tigray region of Ethiopia
Mekelle, Tigray - “They have saved my life and that of my daughter. I stayed under their care the whole night and delivered my baby girl safely,” says…
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13 October 2021
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Fistula survivor in Afar region of Ethiopia fulfills her dream of becoming pregnant again
Mille - Afar, Ethiopia - “When I had fistula, I never thought I would be able to have a normal life anymore or even get pregnant again,” said 32-week pregnant…
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04 October 2021
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UNFPA handed over medical supplies and commodities worth nearly 1 million USD to assist the newly displaced in Amhara and Afar regions
Kombolcha – Amhara Region, Ethiopia - “UNFPA is here today to make sure we provide the support needed for the 700,000 displaced people in Amhara region and that the…
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