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23 February 2023
Press Release
A pregnant woman receiving attention from health professionals at a health center in Somali Region of Ethiopia

A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth: UN agencies

Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations agencies... Read more

22 February 2023
Press Release
Ms. Suzanne Mandong, UNFPA Representative in Ethiopia & H.E, Ms. ITO Takako, Ambassador of Japan visited a health post

Japan and UNFPA Strengthen Support for Reproductive Health and Rights of Women and Girls

The Embassy of Japan and UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, today jointly organized the launching ceremony for a... Read more

21 February 2023
News
Fikru Assefa, Head of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Unit at Yirgachefe Woreda in Dilla town, SNNP Region, Ethiopia.

“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... Read more

7 February 2023
News
A joint UN project on innovative health systems strengthening in conflict-affected areas launched

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... Read more

6 February 2023
Press Release
Female genital mutilation (FGM) violates the rights of women and girls and limits their opportunities for the future in health,

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... Read more

3 February 2023
Statement
Female genital mutilation (FGM) violates the rights of women and girls and limits their opportunities for the future in health

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... Read more

25 January 2023
News
Ms. Suzanne Mandong, UNFPA Representative a.i. speaking at the event

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... Read more

23 December 2022
News
Dr. Fitsum Assefa, Minister of Planning and Development, speaking at the event

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... Read more

19 December 2022
News
Ugosa Hassan waiting for her henna paintings to dry while chatting with other women at the UNFPA Women and Girls’ Safe Space in

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... Read more

12 December 2022
News
Panel discussion in session

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... Read more

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