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13 February 2019
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Fighting for girls’ right to say no to child marriage
Juba, South Sudan – When Poni Helen found out she was pregnant at 16 years old, she was confused and had no idea where the situation would lead. She only had one thing in…
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12 February 2019
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$18.3 million needed for health, protection of women affected by crisis in South Sudan
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, has launched its global Humanitarian Action Overview 2019 to appeal for $536 million to reach 35 million women, girls and young people…
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23 January 2019
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Joint Press Release: The Nairobi Summit to advance the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 18 January 2019 — The Government of the Republic of Kenya and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced the convening of a high…
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12 December 2018
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‘Be proud of your profession,’ Minister tells midwifery and nursing graduates
Juba, South Sudan – Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro told new graduates of midwifery and nursing students from Juba and Kajo Keji to take pride in their…
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10 December 2018
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Partners commit to protect the rights of women in South Sudan
New York – UNFPA and partners committed to continue protecting the rights, safety and dignity of women in South Sudan and called on all stakeholders to recognize the role…
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06 December 2018
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“My period has become like a terrible sickness”
“My periods are a nightmare as they are very painful, and I can’t get [access to] any sanitary products.” For millions of women and girls displaced by conflict and natural…
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03 December 2018
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Statement on ending child marriage in South Sudan by the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare and UNFPA
In June this year, leaders from the Executive branch of the Government and relevant line Ministries including State Governors, traditional and religious leaders, civil society…
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03 December 2018
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Treating young girls as ‘commodities’ must stop – MOGCSW, UNFPA
The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MOGCSW) and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today issued a joint statement calling on all sectors to act together to…
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13 November 2018
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Converting family planning skeptics
“No! Family planning is not allowed here!” Mr. Dut, a pharmacy assistant at Aweil State Hospital, blurted out these words when asked about the family planning…
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