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25 September 2023
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Fanny was supported by leaders in her community to go back to school ©UNFPA/2023

Community leaders stand up for girls’ education

Chikwawa, MALAWI – Fanny Galeta didn’t know how to react when she was told by her mother that she would be joining her first initiation ceremony.... Read more

20 September 2023
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Maria is now a peacebuilding ambassador in her community ©UNFPA/ 2023

Communities embrace peace building initiative

Mulanje, MALAWI - Maria Daniel from Traditional Authority Sunganinzeru in Mulanje had never taken part in a demonstration. But on this Saturday... Read more

23 August 2023
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Wanangwa distributing dignity kits ©UNFPA/Malawi/ 2023

A Journey of Hope and Resilience: My Experience in Cyclone Freddy's Response and Aftermath

Malawi is a disaster prone country. At least, this is what I grew up knowing. I had never experienced these disasters personally. But this year, it... Read more

25 July 2023
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Daliso received a winterized dignity kit from UNFPA procured with funding from the Republic of Korea ©UNFPA/2023

A warm winter for women and girls displaced by Tropical Cyclone Freddy

As heavy dark clouds rolled over Ng’omba village in Mulanje, Daliso Simon quickly gathered her harvest as she didn’t want to get caught in the... Read more

23 May 2023
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Laje: I have had six births before but this one was so painful

Fistula repairs offer hope to women and girls in Mangochi

Every pregnancy is different. That’s how Laje Enock from Mkawa village in Mangochi learnt after having a near fatal experience when she was expecting... Read more

23 May 2023
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Jacqueline is back home and free from fistula ©UNFPA

A second chance for fistula survivors

Margaret Kumwenda was worried when her daughter 15-year-old daughter, Jacqueline disappeared from home for two weeks. This was not the first time for... Read more

5 May 2023
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Midwifery: Nurse Edna Hilario performing Auscultation of Firosa's baby during her pregnancy consultation.

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023

Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and... Read more

1 May 2023
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A mother with her new born baby stands with an ambulance that ferried her to the hospital ©UNFPA/ Eldson Chagara

A ride for life: Ambulance services offer life saving rides to pregnant women in the middle of Tropical Freddy disaster in Malawi

“After having given birth four times, I thought I knew it all,” says Mercy Chintengo (37) from Marka in Nsanje. “But this pregnancy was something... Read more

18 April 2023
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The Binali community action group is spearing the fight against gender based violence in their community ©UNFPA/2023

Community action groups helping fight gender based violence

In Malawi, some local traditions have been known to promote gender based violence. Since these traditions are highly respected, it is difficult to... Read more

18 April 2023
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Young women, including adolescent parents, gather at a UNFPA Safe Space in Bangula camp in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy.

Young mothers in Malawi find a space safe from Tropical Storm Freddy’s catastrophic consequences

“We are sleeping in the cold,” says 19-year-old Mirriam Karilito, who is seven months pregnant. “And when the rains come, it’s worse.” Tropical... Read more

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