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29 November 2023
Statement
Looking at Africa's future through the lens of progress, evidence and foresight
As the sun set over Lusaka, Zambia on 10 November, a vibrant discussion by the Ministers in Charge of Population drew to a close, following two days of receiving reports from the…
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11 November 2023
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10-Year Review of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development in Africa concludes - with renewed commitment to the ICPD Agenda
The 10-year review of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development (AADPD+10) successfully concluded on 10 November 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia, with renewed commitment to…
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03 November 2023
Press Release
African Population Experts Committee and Ministers in Charge of Population Meetings on the 10-year Review of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development
Experts will convene to shape the future of African population policies at a meeting on the 10-year review of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development in Lusaka,…
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11 October 2023
Statement
Empowering girls today for a better tomorrow: UNFPA’s mandate on International Day of the Girl Child
"Empowering a girl child is like planting the seeds of a mighty oak tree in a tiny acorn. Nurture her potential, and she will grow into a force of nature." - Malala Yousafzai
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30 August 2023
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Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid longstanding inequities
Women of African descent are part of an extraordinary legacy. They have led movements to end enslavement and uphold fundamental rights for themselves, and for their families and…
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02 August 2023
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Revised Zambia Police Medical Report Form to Strengthen Evidence Collection in SGBV Cases
Gender-based violence (GBV) in Zambia has been recognized as a critical gender and human rights issue, with 4 in 10 women (36%) having experienced physical violence at least once…
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25 July 2023
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On World Population Day, Government of Zambia, UNFPA and Partners Rally to End Gender Inequality
The Government of the Republic of Zambia, UNFPA and partners commemorated the 2023 World Population Day and launched the 2023 State of the World Population Report on 25 July 2023,…
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20 July 2023
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Public Lecture Explores the Challenges and Opportunities for a World of Infinite Possibilities
As part of in-country engagements ahead of Zambia’s commemoration of the 2023 World Population Day and launch of the 2023 State of World Population Report in Zambia, the Ministry…
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09 June 2023
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Government of Sweden and UNFPA support national efforts to reduce high rates of adolescent pregnancy
As part of ongoing support to the Government of Zambia’s efforts to reduce the high adolescent pregnancy rate in Zambia, Swedish Ambassador to Zambia H.E Mr. Johan Hallenborg and…
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