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As pandemic rages, women and girls face intensified risks
UNITED NATIONS, New York – As the COVID-19 pandemic rages around the world, governments are taking unprecedented measures to limit the spread of the virus, ramping up health system responses and... Read more
‘GBV response must remain a priority’
Juba, South Sudan – “The girl was in coma when police brought her to the center. She was gang raped and badly beaten. We got her admitted at Juba Teaching Hospital in frantic efforts of trying to... Read more
After 9 years with fistula, young mother hopes 7th surgery will be her last
Aweil, South Sudan – It was one hot afternoon and Mariye Atak Ajuaj sits on her hospital bed at the Aweil State Hospital quietly contemplating how life would change after she recovers from the... Read more
Leaders call on world to end scourge of gender-based violence
JUBA/KINSHASA/NEW YORK – 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 should never have been... Read more
Reproductive health rights essential to peace, progress, gender equality – South Sudan’s First Vice President
JUBA, South Sudan—Peace, progress and gender equality will not be possible without women enjoying their rights to sexual and reproductive health, said First Vice President General Taban Deng Gai, as... 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 strides in ensuring maternal health care is more... Read more
People-centered development is critical for Africa's future to ensure the Africa We Want
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia—UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, recommitted to the revolutionary decision taken at the 1994 International Conference on Population and... Read more
Peace agreement lays foundation for ICPD agenda in South Sudan – Vice President
JUBA, South Sudan—South Sudanese Vice President James Wani Igga expressed optimism that the revitalized peace agreement between the parties to the conflict lays the foundation for the implementation... Read more
UNFPA receives $13M support from Sweden for sexual and reproductive health and rights in South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and the Government of Sweden today signed an agreement worth 120 million Swedish Krona (approximately USD 13 million) to boost sexual... Read more
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 mind and she was certain of... Read more