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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 poverty? These and many more questions are answered in... Read more
Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA report, My Body is My Own
Violations include rape, forced sterilization, virginity testing, female genital mutilation and more NEW YORK, 14 April 2021 - Nearly half of women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to... Read more
Bodily autonomy: Busting 7 myths that undermine individual rights and freedoms
UNITED NATIONS, New York – Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, according to data from 57 countries, UNFPA’s flagship report announced today. The 2021 State of World Population... Read more
Advancing maternal and newborn health outcomes in Zambia through health systems strengthening
In order to sustainably roll back maternal and neonatal mortality, it is critical that health facilities are adequately equipped with all essential live saving equipment. However, this is not the... Read more
Supporting Continuity of Services for Women and Girls Affected by Gender-Based Violence 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
2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19
Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore Two million additional cases... Read more
Addressing Unmet Need for Family Planning Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
In line with Zambia's Family Planning Scale Up Plan (2016-2020), which aims to increase the national contraceptive prevalence from 33% to 58% and reduce unmet need for Family Planning from 22% to 14... Read more
Accelerating Progress on Ending Child Marriage in Zambia
In order to accelerate national efforts towards ending child marriage in Zambia, UNFPA Zambia, through the "UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme to End Child Marriage", has prioritized investments in girl-... Read more
The Inspiring Role of a Midwife Amid COVID-19
Midwives play a critical role towards averting preventable maternal and newborn deaths, particularly during pandemics and other humanitarian situations. Moses’ story showcases one of many inspiring... Read more