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27 October 2022
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Malawi reiterates commitment to the ICPD25 Agenda
In Malawi 2019, Malawi made 10 bold Commitments during the ICPD25 in Nairobi. Despite making some progress on some of the Commitments, the country is struggling in some such as…
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27 October 2022
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Youth find hope through Safeguard Young People Programme
Although Malawi has registered a 79 percent reduction in HIV and Aids infections, many young people are still at risk of the disease due lack of quality sexual reproductive and…
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11 October 2022
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Disturbing rise in teenage pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based violence and HIV infection in adolescent girls in East and Southern Africa – we need to act collectively and with urgency
Girls’ sheer resilience in the face of adversity is cause for celebration this International Day of The Girl Child. While East and Southern Africa has seen significant progress in…
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11 October 2022
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Safe spaces helping to end child marriages
In Malawi, child marriage is still unacceptably high. Poverty, religion and traditions are the main drivers of child marriage in the country. Through the Spotlight Initiative,…
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29 September 2022
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Director of Human Resources visit excites UNFPA Malawi Country Office Staff
In September, the Malawi country office received a high level delegation consisting of the Director of Human Resources, Ms. Josephine Mbithi and the ESARO Regional Director, Ms…
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07 September 2022
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Government hails UNFPA for its contribution to national development in Malawi
UNFPA recently organized a mid-year programme review meeting, which brought together 28 implementing partners, including Government departments. The meeting sought to review…
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07 September 2022
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UNFPA donates motorcycles towards Malawi’s GBV fight
The United Nation Population Fund through the Spotlight Initiative handed over 120 motorcycles worth US$224,400 to the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social…
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14 August 2022
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UNFPA commits to support the Parliamentary Caucus on Population and Sustainable Development
The National Assembly of Malawi, launched the Parliament Caucus on Population and Sustainable Development. Initially launched in 2017, the Caucus was expected to contribute to…
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09 August 2022
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Digital tools supporting girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights
Lack of information on sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is one of the factors contributing to high teenage pregnancy rate in Malawi. Under the UN Joint Programmes of…
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