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6 February 2024
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Female genital mutilation is a human rights violation that limits access to opportunities and resources and prevents girls and

Her Voice, Her Future: Investing in survivor-led movements to end female genital mutilation

At the fragile age of 10, Ghati stood at the crossroads of tradition and freedom—and she chose a path that led her away from the harrowing practice... Read more

31 January 2024
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Over 113,000 individuals, encompassing women, adolescent girls and boys, first-time young mothers, among others, stand to benefi

Japan partnering with UNFPA to support maternal health services in Kigoma

Japan partnering with UNFPA to support maternal health services in Kigoma. The Embassy of Japan in Tanzania and UNFPA, the United Nations sexual... Read more

19 January 2024
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Adolescent Health, in particular on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, which is a prerequisite for fulfilling

The Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) outcomes of young people is still in alarming state in many settings due to - stigma...

Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health agency, in Tanzania called upon participants of scientific conference on Adolescent... Read more

21 December 2023
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Parents must have knowledge and skills to engage in open conversations with their children about sexual health

Advocates reaffirm focus on adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights amid new challenges

Advocates of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) in Tanzania met this week to sharpen their focus on delivering quality services... Read more

21 December 2023
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Women and girls are among the 5,600 survivors of the 3rd December heavy rainfalls that brought floods and mudslides in Hanang, M

Pamoja wakati wa dharura: UNFPA hands over Dignity Kits

Hanang, Tanzania—UNFPA Tanzania, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency has donated dignity kits to facilitate proper personal... Read more

20 December 2023
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Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu - ‘My Rights My Choices’ is a three-and-a-half-year programme (2021-2025) implemented by UNFPA, the Unit

It Takes a Village: Addressing inter-generational barriers to the elimination of harmful social norms and traditional practices

Social behaviour change requires long-term and consistent investment to reach the message of change to many people with frequent exposure and use of... Read more

1 December 2023
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Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu - ‘My Rights My Choices’ is a three-and-a-half-year programme (2021-2025) implemented by UNFPA, the Unit

“I felt like I am not a human being from how my relatives mistreated me,”  

Nchagwa Matiko (not her real name) is a 17-year-old girl studying in secondary school in form three. She was born without disability in a farming... Read more

28 November 2023
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Daudi managed to fulfill his dream with the support of his parents. Working with Mazingira FM in Mara Region, he is one of the j

Journalists working in the communities make great contributions to social changes.

Daudi managed to fulfill his dream with the support of his parents. Working with Mazingira FM in Mara Region, he is one of the journalists trained... Read more

2 November 2023
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We know that when we empower girls, everybody benefits. Photo @UNFPATanzania/Warren Bright

“I have seen many girls drop out of school because of female genital mutilation, child marriage,  and teenage pregnancy...

Bhoke Shanalingigwa, an 18-years-old girl from a village called Masanga in Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania, has been working hard to eradicate gender-... Read more

11 October 2023
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Every girl is born with boundless potential – to learn and thrive, to lead, inspire and change the world. 

Every girl is born with boundless potential – to learn and thrive, to lead, inspire and change the world.

Today, on the International Day of the Girl, we celebrate the infinite possibilities of the world’s 600 million adolescent girls. They represent a... Read more

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