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12 December 2022
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H.E. Dr. Lia Tadesse, Minister of Health, Ms. Suzanne Mandond, UNFPA Ethiopia Representative with the Ambassadors of Canada, Ire

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

2 December 2022
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The exhibition featured 40 pictures across from the interventions in partnership with religious organizations.

Photo exhibition organized recognizing role of faith based organizations in addressing GBV and HTPs

Religious leaders are at the forefront in the fight to end gender-based violence and harmful practices against women and girls.

1 December 2022
Statement
World AIDS Day

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day 2022

Equal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights is crucial for all 8 billion people in our world today. The urgent call to dismantle... Read more

25 November 2022
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Woman at a UNFPA Dignity Kit distribution from Afar region, Ethiopia

Stop the crisis of violence against women and girls: stand in solidarity and say “enough”

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022.

25 November 2022
News
President Sahle-Work Zewde launching the campaign

President of Ethiopia launched 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence campaign was launched today by H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, President of the Federal Democratic... Read more

25 November 2022
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Association for Women Sanctuary and Development (AWSAD) is a local Civil Society Organization which is a pioneer in the establis

Rehabilitating GBV survivors with integrated services: story of a courageous young GBV survivor

Hanna* was only 5 when her mother passed away. When she turned 13, ten years back, her older brother promised to look after her and send her to... Read more

24 November 2022
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Handover Ceremony of supplies at Gedeo and West Guji

Medical equipment and supplies worth over $200 thousand handed over to Gedeo and West Guji zones by UNFPA with funding from KOICA

Medical equipment and supplies worth over $200 thousand handed over to Gedeo and West Guji zones by UNFPA with funding from KOICA

16 November 2022
Press Release
Deka Soane,13, dropped out school as she has to support her family fetching water to avoid any further animal loss. She walks mi

UNFPA appeals for $113.7 million as women’s and girls’ needs soar in Horn of Africa

UNFPA appeals for $113.7 million as women’s and girls’ needs soar in Horn of Africa.

15 November 2022
Press Release
World at 8 Billion

As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all

The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk... Read more

10 November 2022
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Almaz receiving counseling from a health professional at the one stop center

GBV survivors receiving integrated response services as part of UNFPA supported programme

Gedeo Zone, ETHIOPIA – Thirty-five year old Almaz* and her two underage daughters suffered for years from trauma as a result of the sexual violence... Read more

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