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Newly-constructed maternity ward will improve the quality of care and health outcomes for women in Kasulu District, Kigoma
Last month Mary had to travel 25 miles to deliver her baby at Kasulu District Hospital – suffering from eclampsia she nearly didn’t survive the birth... Read more
Message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Human Rights Day
Message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Human Rights Day Youth Standing up for Human Rights On this Human Rights Day, we at... Read more
Strengthening response services for survivors of violence in Mara Region
27 November 2019. UNFPA continues to support efforts to build a stronger response to violence against women and children in Tanzania with the launch... Read more
World AIDS Day: Communities make the difference
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day This World AIDS Day, UNFPA recognizes the vital role of communities in... Read more
Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The crime of rape is a severe human rights violation, yet it remains widespread around the globe. Sexual violence is an epidemic that thrives in... Read more
Breaking the silence on menstruation in Kigoma
“Many families in my village send their daughter to a friend’s or relatives house when she has her period”, says Aziah,* one of 650 adolescent girls... Read more
Religious leaders in Zanzibar pledge their support for voluntary family planning initiatives
From 21st to 24th October 2019, UNFPA Tanzania, together with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the Mufti’s Office, invited renowned... Read more
The 2022 Census: Using innovation to make sure everyone counts!
Once a decade the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania undertakes one of its largest and challenging exercises – a Population and Housing... Read more
Government of Ireland renews its partnership with UNFPA to support the second year of the Ujana Wangu Nguvu Yangu “My youth, My power” project
On 29th October the Government of Ireland renewed its partnership with UNFPA Tanzania to provide support for the second year of the Ujana Wangu Nguvu... Read more
The “Afya Bora” ambulance boat goes into action in Zanzibar
October 9 2019. It was raining as the “Afya Bora” was launched on to the waters of Zanzibar, but nothing could dampen the mood. After two years of... Read more