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Bending the Arc of History Towards Justice
This is a moment of suffering for many people, especially people of African descent. We at UNFPA stand in solidarity in the global fight against... Read more
On the frontline of COVID-19 fight: ‘We’ve been through more difficult times, we shall overcome this’
The midwife has a reason to be concerned. South Sudan has a maternal mortality ratio of 789 deaths per 100,000 live births – one of the highest in... Read more
Leaving no one behind: Addressing the crucial needs of women and girls in the COVID-19 response
In South Sudan, the threat of COVID-19 is much more complex, given the weak health and social protection systems that contributes to the high... Read more
As pandemic rages, women and girls face intensified risks
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages around the world, governments are taking unprecedented measures to limit the spread of the virus, ramping up health... Read more
‘GBV response must remain a priority’
Providing support for GBV survivors has a lot of challenges but is something that should be a priority and should be sustained under any... Read more
After 9 years with fistula, young mother hopes 7th surgery will be her last
During the nine years she had the fistula, Ms. Ajuaj did not only suffer from the medical condition, she also suffered from the stigma. People... Read more
Leaders call on world to end scourge of gender-based violence
Betty* is a survivor. The South Sudanese teenager has risen above a horrific act of violence and reclaimed her life. But her heroic act of recovery... Read more
Reproductive health rights essential to peace, progress, gender equality – South Sudan’s First Vice President
Peace, progress and gender equality will not be possible without women enjoying their rights to sexual and reproductive health, said First Vice... Read more
From 8 to 700 midwives in 8 years, South Sudan is making huge strides in saving mothers’ lives, with UNFPA support
With only eight midwives and the highest maternal death rate in the world at the time of independence in 2011, South Sudan has since made great... Read more
People-centered development is critical for Africa's future to ensure the Africa We Want
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, recommitted to the revolutionary decision taken at the 1994 International Conference... Read more