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Trust the evidence: Invest in midwives
Every day in every part of the world, midwives save the lives of women and babies and promote the health and well-being of entire communities. On... Read more
Midwives save more than just lives
Agnes Ndunguru is a midwife in Tanzania. She is also a holder of a Super Woman Award, presented to her by the then Vice President H.E. Samia Suluhu... Read more
Building a well-trained, well-supported and competent midwifery workforce in Zanzibar
For some Zanzibaris, midwifery is not just an ordinary career. It is a call to serve and save other people’s lives. Zuwena Ali Salim was one such... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
Giving girls in Tanzania a today and tomorrow
Glory* didn’t attend secondary school; she became pregnant at the age of 13 after completing her primary education. She says she felt worthless and... Read more
Menstrual hygiene matters for the girls in Nyarugusu refugee camp, Kigoma Region
Managing menstruation is often challenging for adolescent girls in Tanzania – and around the world – but these challenges are exacerbated for the... Read more
Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day All over the world, women lead. They lead peace processes,... Read more
Women supporting women through Knowledge Centres in Shinyanga
Milka says she first visited the Knowledge Centre in her village Malito, in Msalala District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania, because she is naturally... Read more
2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore. Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for... Read more