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12 October 2019
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The Girls of Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Kigoma: Unscripted and Unstoppable

On 11th October 2019, UNFPA, together with the International Rescue Committee and other partners supporting the Government of the United Republic of... Read more

11 October 2019
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GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond!

Our Executive Director's statement on the International Day of the Girl 2019.

9 September 2019
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Working together for zero female genital mutilation by 2030

In Africa there is a saying: “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together”. This reflects the collaborative and diverse... Read more

9 September 2019
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Engaging men to end gender-based violence in Kigoma

Musoga, a Priest/Reverend of the Pentecost Church, has been holding services for refugees in Nyarugusu Camp for almost 10 years. He also arbitrates... Read more

16 August 2019
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The full and effective participation of youth is critical to realizing the 2030 Agenda.

Putting youth first

Over 600 youth from all over Tanzania gathered in Dodoma on 15 August to take the lead in commemorations for this year’s International Youth Day 2019... Read more

12 August 2019
Statement

International Youth Day 2019: Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem

My Body, My Life, My World! – a brand new rallying cry for the SDG generation From their communities to their capital cities, young people... Read more

12 August 2019
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UNFPA’s Dignity Kit: Making a difference to the lives of mothers in Kigoma Region

It’s been eight months since Mpata* (26) gave birth to her second child at Nyarugusu Health Facility in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp. Two things are a... Read more

19 July 2019
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We all must work harder to secure sexual and reproductive rights for all

UNFPA Tanzania refocused attention on accelerating the promise of Cairo in the run up to World Population Day on 11 July 2019. From 9 to 11 July,... Read more

11 July 2019
Statement

World Population Day 2019: Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem

Want to improve women’s lives and countries’ prospects for prosperity? Expand contraceptive choice. Her life. Her choice. Our future. Women have a... Read more

27 June 2019
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It’s time to realize the vision of the ICPD for those who have not yet benefited from the promise of Cairo

“Now is the time to secure the rights, choices and dignity of all, leaving no one behind,” said Jaqueline Mahon, UNFPA Representative in Tanzania, in... Read more

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