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The launch of the “Jumuishi” database strengthens inclusive development in Zanzibar
This year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December was celebrated with the theme: “Empowering persons with disability and... Read more
The Nilinde Nikulinde Project: Investing in maternal and newborn health care services
As pregnant women and their newborns are at the highest risk of death and morbidity during labour, childbirth and the first week after birth,... Read more
Respect young people's rights and reap the demographic dividend - State of World Population 2018 launch in Africa
If the demographic dividend is to be harnessed, then the fundamental civil, political and socioeconomic rights of young people, including young women... Read more
“Save the Space” – Editors’ breakfast meeting
On 8 October, 2018, the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, with support from the United Nations Population Fund... Read more
Government ramps up efforts to tackle female genital mutilation, child marriage and teenage pregnancies
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania reiterated its commitment to end FGM, child marriage and teenage pregnancies in a three-day... Read more
Youth mappers descend on UNFPA to save girls’ lives in rural Tanzania
Young open-source mapping volunteers descended on UNFPA during GA week for a mapathon to assist girls at risk of FGM in Tanzania.
Africa has come a long way in addressing population and development issues
African ministers in charge of population issues have endorsed the continental report on the implementation of the Addis Ababa Declaration on... Read more
National CSOs collaborate in their efforts to end harmful practices
What strategies work best in combating female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage and teenage pregnancy? What challenges need to be overcome and... Read more
President Shein launches the Zanzibar Joint Programme
On 28th August, the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein, launched the Zanzibar Joint... Read more
Putting youth at the centre of development
The youth of Tanzania held a series of events to mark this year’s International Youth Day with its theme “Safe Spaces for Youth”.