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Canada boosts UNFPA's efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa with CAD 10 million grant

calendar_today 05 July 2024

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Canada boosts UNFPA's efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa with CAD 10 million grant

Global Affairs Canada has pledged US$7.2 million to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to respond to severe humanitarian needs in 13 countries across…

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Parliamentarians commit to accelerating progress in enacting the Bill to regulate the practice of nurses and midwives

calendar_today 20 June 2024

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Parliamentarians commit to accelerating progress in enacting the Bill to regulate the practice of nurses and midwives

Members of the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly have pledged to pass the Nursing and Midwifery Bill once it reaches the parliament, a legislative move poised…

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“Work hard, smart, and trust in your ability”, DSRSG Kiki advises the youth of South Sudan.

calendar_today 19 June 2024

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“Work hard, smart, and trust in your ability”, DSRSG Kiki advises the youth of South Sudan.

“Work hard and believe in yourselves”, in a session with the young people on “Youth engagement in development and humanitarian discourse in South Sudan”, Ms Anita Gbeho Kiki, the…

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Chiefs pledge to end child marriage

calendar_today 11 June 2024

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Chiefs pledge to end child marriage

In a remarkable show of unity and determination, over 40 traditional chiefs from the 8 Counties of Eastern Equatoria State convened for a three-day Chiefs Conference in Torit…

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UNFPA recognizes Innovative Solutions by young people to address Sexual Reproductive Health.

calendar_today 24 May 2024

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UNFPA recognizes Innovative Solutions by young people to address Sexual Reproductive Health.

Three youths were recognized and awarded for their exceptional innovative initiatives in a bid to address Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights…

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A year of war on the bodies of women and girls fleeing Sudan crisis

calendar_today 23 April 2024

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A year of war on the bodies of women and girls fleeing Sudan crisis

In South Sudan, women and girls face a relentless cascade of challenges such as devastating floods, acute food insecurity, scorching heat waves, recurring internal conflicts,…

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Menstruate with dignity- Building a period-friendly South Sudan

calendar_today 10 April 2024

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Menstruate with dignity- Building a period-friendly South Sudan

In South Sudan, the price of sanitary pads remains high, hence unaffordable to many households due to widespread poverty. Out of a total population of Out of a total population…

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A year of war on the bodies of women and girls fleeing Sudan crisis

calendar_today 04 April 2024

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A year of war on the bodies of women and girls fleeing Sudan crisis

In South Sudan, women and girls face a relentless cascade of challenges such as devastating floods, acute food insecurity, scorching heat waves, recurring internal conflicts,…

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Taking gender-based violence prevention and response services closer to the most vulnerable

calendar_today 23 March 2024

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Taking gender-based violence prevention and response services closer to the most vulnerable

South Sudan has high prevalence cases of gender-based violence according to findings of a nationwide GBV prevalence survey. The alarming level of GBV is due to several causes such…

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