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01 June 2021
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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…
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25 May 2021
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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. …
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11 May 2021
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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…
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14 April 2021
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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 State of World Population report,…
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14 April 2021
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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 health care, according to UNFPA's…
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05 April 2021
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UNFPA Donates over 2000 Bicycles to Support Census Undertaking in Zambia
As part of ongoing support towards the 2020/21 Census undrtaking in Zambia, UNFPA procured and handed over more than 2,000 bicycles to the Minister of National Development…
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26 March 2021
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Advancing maternal and newborn health outcomes in Zambia through health systems strengthening
As part of ongoing efforts to support the Government of Zambia in its efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, UNFPA Zambia with funding from the United Kingdom…
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18 March 2021
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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…
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08 March 2021
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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…
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