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How midwives are contributing to averting maternal and newborn deaths amid COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, the role of skilled midwives towards averting maternal and newborn deaths continues to be key. Unfortunately, in most underserved communities with high... Read more
Going the Last Mile | Ensuring Access to Quality Reproductive Health Commodities in Hard to Reach Communities of Zambia
Despite notable progress over the last decade, access to reproductive health commodities remains a significant public health challenge in Zambia, with unmet need for family planning still relatively... Read more
Navigating the “New Normal”: First-Ever Virtual Inter-Country GPS Training for Staff
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our modes of operation, including staff capacity building initiatives, which were previously mainly undertaken through face-face interactions. In order to ensure... Read more
Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions
How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period... Read more
UNFPA Donates over 2,000 Bicycles to Support Census Undertaking in Zambia
As part of ongoing support towards the 2020/21 Census sheduled to be undertaken in November of 2021, UNFPA procured and handed over 2,110 bicycles worth USD 268,471 to the Minister of National... Read more
Bodily autonomy: Busting 7 myths that undermine individual rights and freedoms
Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, according to data from 57 countries, UNFPA’s flagship report announced today. The 2021... Read more
Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA report, My Body is My Own
Nearly half of women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to decide whether to have sex with their partners, use contraception or seek... Read more
Advancing maternal and newborn health outcomes through health systems strengthening
Through ongoing partnership with the Government of Zambia, aimed at advancing maternal and newborn health outcomes, UNFPA Zambia with funding from the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and... Read more
Ensuring continuity of GBV services amid COVID-19 pandemic
During pandemics, women and girls remain among the most severely affected population group – with a heightened need for health and protection services. One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence... Read more
Young Zambian Women Taking the Lead: Tendai's Story
In Zambia, there are many young women and girls striving to make a difference in various areas of our society, and are working with passion to impact many lives. We need all the support we can get.... Read more