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Solar Light, Brighter Nights, Illuminating Hope, UNFPA hands over solar       powered lanterns to women and girls in Juba IDP, thanks to Panasonic

calendar_today 24 December 2024

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Solar Light, Brighter Nights, Illuminating Hope, UNFPA hands over solar powered lanterns to women and girls in Juba IDP, thanks to Panasonic

In a bid to empower vulnerable women and girls, UNFPA South Sudan has distributed solar lamps to displaced women and girls at Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Juba,…

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Norway commits additional 3.6 million USD for Obstetric Fistula management –  restoring dignity of women and girls in South Sudan

calendar_today 12 December 2024

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Norway commits additional 3.6 million USD for Obstetric Fistula management – restoring dignity of women and girls in South Sudan

The Norwegian Embassy in Juba signed a contribution of an additional funding of approximately 3.6 million USD to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support Sexual and…

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PROJECT LAUNCH: Saving Lives, Fostering Resilience: Providing lifesaving and integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence services in humanitarian settings

calendar_today 10 December 2024

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PROJECT LAUNCH: Saving Lives, Fostering Resilience: Providing lifesaving and integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence services in humanitarian settings

10 December 2024; UNFPA – UNFPA, the Sexual and Reproductive Agency with the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MoGCSW) and Ministry of Health (MoH) together with…

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Condemning Child and Forced Marriages and the tragic deaths due to Forced and Child Marriage  in South Sudan.

calendar_today 27 November 2024

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Condemning Child and Forced Marriages and the tragic deaths due to Forced and Child Marriage in South Sudan.

Juba, South Sudan – November 26 2024 - The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MGCSW), in collaboration with UNFPA, UNICEF, UNHCR, OHCHR and the Protection Cluster …

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Foster a culture of equality and violence-free for women and girls - 16 Days of Activism

calendar_today 25 November 2024

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Foster a culture of equality and violence-free for women and girls - 16 Days of Activism

Women and girls comprise the highest percentage of reported gender-based violence (GBV) incidents in South Sudan. The Country’s unique socio-political and cultural context creates…

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Open House – showcasing the transformative outcomes of UNFPA programs to  stakeholders

calendar_today 25 October 2024

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Open House – showcasing the transformative outcomes of UNFPA programs to stakeholders

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) South Sudan country office held an open house, showcasing achievements and the significant impact of its interventions to partners,…

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Her future, our future: Rising with girls in East and Southern Africa

calendar_today 11 October 2024

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Her future, our future: Rising with girls in East and Southern Africa

By Lydia Zigomo Regional Director, UNFPA East and Southern Africa “I would love to inspire our girls to know that their dreams are valid,” 19-year-old Kenyan Jerusha Oketch’s…

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Bringing Hope to Survivors: Tackling Gender-Based Violence in Crisis Areas

calendar_today 21 September 2024

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Bringing Hope to Survivors: Tackling Gender-Based Violence in Crisis Areas

In South Sudan, the scars of gender-based violence (GBV) run deep, worsened by years of communal conflict, harmful cultural norms, and the recent influx of returnees fleeing…

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UNFPA South Sudan Conducts Midyear Review of Progress Amid Funding Challenges

calendar_today 20 September 2024

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UNFPA South Sudan Conducts Midyear Review of Progress Amid Funding Challenges

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with key stakeholders, recently held a mid-year review of its country programme to assess progress in implementing the…

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