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31 August 2021
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Putting smiles back with fistula repairs
Obstetric fistula remains a major problem in Malawi. It is estimated that 1.6 per 1,000 women of reproductive age (15–49 years) are living with the condition.
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26 July 2021
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Delivering family planning services to the last mile
Kadhija is a community based distributed agent (CBDA) based in TA Chowe, Mangochi. Last year, Kadhija received training from #UNFPA with funding from the Embassy of Iceland in…
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14 July 2021
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Liberating women and girls from fistula
Mangochi District Hospital has successfully operated on four women suffering fistula. With support from UNFPA and funding from Iceland, the district hospital plans to surgically…
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08 June 2021
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Healthy farmers, healthy harvest
A new sexual reproductive health rights training module targeting agricultural extension workers and lead farmers has been rolled out by the Food and Agriculture Organization of…
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11 May 2021
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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions
How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period poverty? These and many more…
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05 May 2021
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Dedicated to saving mothers and their newborns
The midwives in Malawi are unshaken by the Covid-19 pandemic. They have been on the forefront offering their services to ensure that mothers and their newborns are safe and healthy
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14 April 2021
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Bodily autonomy: Busting 7 myths that undermine individual rights and freedoms
Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, according to data from 57 countries, UNFPA’s flagship report announced today. The 2021 State of World Population report,…
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14 April 2021
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Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA report, My Body is My Own
Nearly half of women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to decide whether to have sex with their partners, use contraception or seek health care, according to UNFPA's…
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25 January 2021
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Young people lead the charge on climate change and population growth in Malawi
Just 85 kilometres south of Malawi’s capital, the impact of global warming is abundantly clear. Hunger is becoming increasingly common due to famine caused by unfavourable…
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