Message from UNFPA Officer in Charge

Dear esteemed readers,

As 2024 comes to an end, it is my pleasure to share with you the final quarterly newsletter for the year (October to December). During this last quarter of the year 2024, UNFPA cast the spotlight on transforming the lives of women and girls; empowering young people; and providing assistance to those affected by humanitarian crises.

We are ending the year with renewed effort and commitment to improve women’s health and dignity. It is worth noting that, the Government of  Norway has committed 3.6 million dollars to support the UNFPA Fourth Country Programme with a significant portion of these funds earmarked for the Obstetric Fistula prevention and management programme in South Sudan, while the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has committed 4.5 million U.S dollars to provide life-saving and integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender Based Violence services. To further strengthen our partnerships, UNFPA also hosted an open house event that brought together our donors, implementing partners, the general public and more importantly our beneficiaries. UNFPA is also working with the National Bureau of statistics in preparation for conducting Census.

UNFPA continues its quest to respond to those affected by crisis and other natural disasters in different parts of the country. A total of 326,017 people were reached with Integrated Gender Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights services. UNFPA also procured 2,775 Dignity Kits; as part of GBV risk mitigation efforts to vulnerable women and girls, in addition to Supporting  the GBV service mapping and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and referral pathways in Rubkona, Pibor, and Aweil East to enhance GBV service provision.

As we look ahead to 2025 which comes with promise and hope for the people of South Sudan, I take this opportunity to thank the government, our  partners and donors. UNFPA remains committed to deliver a South Sudan where a very pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. I also sincerely thank the UNFPA staff for their dedication in helping deliver this mandate.