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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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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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25 September 2023
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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. Growing up, Fanny had heard many…
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20 September 2023
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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 morning, Maria felt compelled to…
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23 August 2023
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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 was different. I was one of the…
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25 July 2023
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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 impending storm. All week, her…
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23 May 2023
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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 Jacqueline to run away from…
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23 May 2023
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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 her seventh child. After…
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05 May 2023
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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 newborn babies.
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