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Men Stand United Against Gender-Based Violence

calendar_today 18 June 2024

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Men Stand United Against Gender-Based Violence

Mchinji, Malawi - In Mchinji, a quiet transformation is taking place, reshaping age-old societal norms. Men, traditionally seen as guardians of a conservative masculinity, are now…

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From Discrimination to Empowerment: Transforming Lives Through Safe Spaces

calendar_today 13 June 2024

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From Discrimination to Empowerment: Transforming Lives Through Safe Spaces

Princess Dinala's life was marred by discrimination from the very start. Born with albinism, she faced rejection not just on the netball court but in every facet of her daily…

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Breaking Barriers: Inspiring Change for Malawi's Young Women

calendar_today 28 May 2024

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Breaking Barriers: Inspiring Change for Malawi's Young Women

The Malawian girl child is talented and has the capacity to use her skills to drive herself out of poverty, UNFPA Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Ms. Lydia Zigomo,…

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Fistula repairs ignite hope for women and girls in Malawi

calendar_today 23 May 2024

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Fistula repairs ignite hope for women and girls in Malawi

Amid joyous singing Ms. Lydia Zigomo, the UNFPA Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, was warmly welcomed at the UNFPA-supported Bwaila Fistula Centre in Lilongwe.

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UNFPA and Malawi's Young Leaders Tackle SRHR Challenges

calendar_today 23 May 2024

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UNFPA and Malawi's Young Leaders Tackle SRHR Challenges

UNFPA Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Ms. Lydia Zigomo, has issued a bold challenge to Malawi's youth leaders and activists: revolutionize access to sexual and…

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Iceland Prime Minister hails partnership with UNFPA

calendar_today 21 May 2024

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Iceland Prime Minister hails partnership with UNFPA

The Prime Minister of Iceland Bjarni Benediktsson has extolled the fruitful partnership between Iceland and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) saying this has helped to…

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UNFPA Urges Africa to Boost Human Capital for Sustainable Development

calendar_today 20 May 2024

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UNFPA Urges Africa to Boost Human Capital for Sustainable Development

At the 9th African Population Conference being held in the Malawi capital of Lilongwe, Lydia Zigomo, UNFPA Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, called for intensified…

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Peacebuilding Project fight against human trafficking in Malawi

calendar_today 24 April 2024

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Peacebuilding Project fight against human trafficking in Malawi

Growing up, Tuweni* and her sister didn’t have it easy. Their father left the family when they were kids. Poverty marred their childhood as their mother struggled to provide for…

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UNFPA- First Lady Foundation for strengthened ties on ending child marriages

calendar_today 17 April 2024

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UNFPA- First Lady Foundation for strengthened ties on ending child marriages

UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive agency has reiterated its commitment to work with Shaping Our Future Foundation (SOFF), founded by the First Lady of Malawi, Madame Monica…

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