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16 February 2022
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Sustainable financing is key to ensuring the health and rights of women and girls in South Sudan
With more than two-thirds (73.7 per cent) of the country’s 13.2 million people below 30 years, South Sudan needs to surmount some significant development challenges that will…
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07 February 2022
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Dignity Kits for dignity -UNFPA meets the hygiene needs of women and girls affected by floods in Unity State
Mother nature has had some devastating effects across the country lately. The continuous heavy downpour led the mighty River Nile to burst its banks.
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20 October 2021
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Women-friendly space: An anchor for women affected by flooding in South Sudan
As if extreme poverty and the humanitarian crisis from the armed conflict were not enough, severe flooding has affected hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese people since the…
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17 September 2021
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South Sudan government pledges funding for ICPD commitments on sexual and reproductive health
To make a difference in the lives of youth, government funding and multi-sectoral action are required to implement the nation’s commitments to sexual and reproductive health, said…
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11 June 2021
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A second time for census enumerator: Survey will be an instrument for progress
Juba, South Sudan – It was a hot summer day with temperature peaking at 38 degrees Celsius. Sweat trickling down his face, Malish John Clement was determined to complete…
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31 May 2021
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Reinforcing frontline warriors to protect women’s health
“There is still so much to be done to achieve zero maternal deaths. Antenatal care and hospital deliveries should remain accessible for pregnant women during the pandemic,…
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24 May 2021
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Sweden releases new funds for sexual and reproductive health in South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan – The Government of Sweden has released 40 million Swedish Krona (approximately USD 4.8 million) in new funds to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund…
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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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Global shortage of 900,000 midwives threatens women’s lives and health, new report shows
“A 35-year-old pregnant woman came to our clinic with abdominal pain,” recalled Hawrin Yousif, a midwife in the Khazir displacement camp in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq. …
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