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26 March 2019
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Using Data to Inform Inclusive National Development
In line with Zambia’s Vision 2030 and the 7th National Development Plan, the Government of Zambia has continued to prioritize key actions towards sustainable development, a…
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20 March 2019
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“Safe Space” in My School Inspired Me to Claim My Rights: A Story from Rural Zambia
Chipasha’s Story Chipasha, a 25-year-old young mother and former child bride from Kaoma – a rural district in Western Zambia - shares how life skills taught…
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08 March 2019
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Women and innovation: a blueprint for rights and choices
Statement by Dr. Natalia Kanem United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund on the occasion of…
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25 February 2019
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Youth Voices: Securing the future of women in Africa by standing with girls today
ACCRA, Ghana—"It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that wherever you are, you empower girls to speak out. "Girls have to demand a space for their…
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31 December 2018
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Leveraging Partnerships for Effective and Efficient Programme Delivery in Luapula and North-Western Provinces
In line with UNFPA’s Global Strategic Plan (2018-2021), Zambia is categorized in the “red” quadrant, requiring UNFPA’s full package of operational…
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19 December 2018
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Midwives Leading the Way with Quality of Care in Rural Central Province
Central Province, Zambia – The availability of skilled midwives during pregnancy and child birth remains crucial in addressing Zambia’s high maternal mortality rates,…
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15 November 2018
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Connecting mothers-to-be with health services in humanitarian settings
Mantapala Refugee Settlement, Nchelenge District: – Ruth* recently settled into her new home located in Mantapala Refugee Settlement of Nchelenge District, after…
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15 November 2018
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UNFPA Reaffirms Commitment to Support Availability of Data to Inform Development Planning and Targeted Investments
As part of UNFPA's key actions to ensure availability of quality, timely and disaggregated data to inform policy and targeted investments at various levels and…
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09 November 2018
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Manufacturing condoms in Africa: an urgent health and economic priority
As development partners, governments, donors, experts and other agencies gather in Kigali, Rwanda from 12-15 November for the 5th International Conference on Family Planning, Dr…
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