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06 February 2025
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Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation
Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion…
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13 January 2025
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Beating all odds to become a healthcare profession, Tabitha Nyigang’s story of resilience
Rumbek-Lakes State- On a Friday, under the scorching sun, gathered graduands soon to be pronounced graduates at Rumbek Health Science Institute (RHSI) in Lakes State. The…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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