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14 March 2024
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Women and girls gathered, knitting and making, bedsheet weaving, at Hope Restoration South Sudan GBV response site- Renk

Restoring hope to the integrated returnees in Renk: How income generation activities and cash assistance support change lives

Renk-Upper Nile- Fleeing from war, Angelina Yowin Abwol Deng took a dangerous journey to South Sudan. The 55-year-old left her home in Fit-Hab-... Read more

22 February 2024
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Female Rugby Team poses for a picture at Dr. Biar Sport complex

Promoting positive gender norms through sports – UNFPA donates sports equipment to Female rugby team.

South Sudan got talent and it’s important to leverage the talents in young people especially young girls. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA... Read more

17 December 2023
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Young female herder in the cattle camp

Promoting peace, gender equality & menstrual hygiene in cattle camps

The nomadic pastoralist community in Terekeka live purely pastoralist life where they value their livestock more than anything even their own lives... Read more

1 December 2023
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H.E Linken Lymann Berrymann and UNFPA Representative Dr. Ademola Olajide after the signing

Norway invests to improve the health and well-being of women, girls, and young people in the youngest nation – South Sudan

In a significant advancement for the health and well-being of women, girls, and young people, the Ambassador for Norway to South Sudan, Her... Read more

30 November 2023
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Police women matching to nyakuron cultural center during the 16 days of activism launching event

Violence against women and girls must be punishable- Interior Minister Angelina Teny advocates.

“Violence against women and girls is not just a violation of rights, It is a crime!”. These were strong words that came from the Minister of Interior... Read more

29 November 2023
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As the countdown to 2030 ticks closer, Africa has reaffirmed that the ICPD Programme of Action remains relevant for Africa and i

Looking at Africa's future through the lens of progress, evidence and foresight

As the sun set over Lusaka, Zambia on 10 November, a vibrant discussion by the Ministers in Charge of Population drew to a close, following two days... Read more

20 November 2023
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Nyandeng Duot  together with other women making beads as part of an empowement programme

The plight of displaced women in camps

Mother-of-four Nyandeng Duot, displaced from Sudan following the outbreak of Sudan conflict, often goes for long periods without food or clean,... Read more

3 November 2023
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Nyalok Gatyiel resting with her baby at the facility after successful delivery

Health facility-based delivery saves the life of a 28-year-old transported in a wheelbarrow.

The Bentiu IDP camp has been a home to many South Sudanese who hail from Unity State since the onset of the 2013 war, the camp managed by the UN... Read more

2 November 2023
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Genesis Siapai taking over from Dr.Demola Olajide as the Rep for the day

Siapai, a 9-year-old girl takes as the Representative for the Day in celebration of the Day of the Girl

“Girls have hopes to fulfill, dreams to achieve. In their life’s journey as they grow, they will learn, lead, and thrive for the benefit of their... Read more

6 October 2023
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Naome Athiang Mayor responding to a call from case worker.

Threatened but not deterred in the quest to end violence: a day in the life of GBV response officer, Athian

Naome Athiang Mayor is 32 years old and is the face of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). IRC is a UNFPA implementing partner to end Gender-... Read more

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