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18 August 2023
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Humanitarian emergencies: We stand by women and girls when they need us most
Conflict and disasters compound the challenges faced by millions of people around the world, driving record levels of displacement and humanitarian need. UNFPA delivers on our…
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07 August 2023
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Cultural diversity - A pillar of unity and respect
Juba, South Sudan- Hon. Rita Dominic Jada, the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Sports, emphasized the importance of cultural diversity in uniting South Sudanese communities…
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15 July 2023
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Working with religious groups to break barriers on menstrual health
Multiple factors including religious and cultural barriers, social stigma, and limited access to the right information on Menstrual Health Management have contributed to poor…
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05 July 2023
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UNFPA /UN-WOMEN to implement, a $70 million South Sudan Women’s Social Economic Empowerment project
Juba, May 26, 2023 — A $ 70 million World Bank-funded Economic Empowerment project dubbed, South Sudan Women and Social Economic Empowerment Project-SSWSEEP was launched in Juba. …
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04 July 2023
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The journey from evidence to reality begins with a strong foundation in education
The world is going digital, and our nurses and midwives need to be empowered with digital skills to be able to generate evidence, the roles of nurses and midwives are undeniable”…
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08 June 2023
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The spill-over of Sudan crisis worsens impacts on women and girls in South Sudan
Bentiu-Unity State-As the situation in Sudan is getting worse every day, the impact has spilled over to the neighboring countries including South Sudan. With over 80,000 people,…
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18 May 2023
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From isolation during menstruation to reusable pads in cattle camps
Suzan is a young girl aged 14 who lives in Gbogoro cattle Camp in Terekeka. She had her first periods at the age of 11 and was aware of what was going on with her because her…
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06 April 2023
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The power of female sports in norms shifting: UNFPA collaboration with the Bright Starlets, the National Women’s Football team
Women's participation in sports has a long history. It is a history marked by division and discrimination but also one filled with major accomplishments by female athletes and…
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28 March 2023
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Domesticating Obstetric fistula repair: towards fistula-free South Sudan
Dr Koma Akim, a general surgeon by profession was one of the outstanding trainee on Obstetric Fistula in 2022 at Juba Teaching Hospital. For Dr Koma his interest in Fistula…
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