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20 November 2022
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 A couple receiving sexual and reproductive health services. Photo @UNFPATanzania

Engaging Men to Expand Women’s Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health

Men in Tanzania continue to hold a dominant role in household decision-making. While 72 per cent of married women report participating in decision-... Read more

12 November 2022
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Commission Co-Chairs, H. E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and H. E. The Right H

High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit Launches 2022 Report on Sexual and Reproductive Justice during meeting in Zanzibar

Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania. Co-convened by Co-Chairs H. E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the former President of the United Republic of... Read more

11 October 2022
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Sifa, 19, from Quissanga in Mozambique.

Disturbing rise in teenage pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based violence  and HIV infection in adolescent girls in East and Southern Africa ​​– we need to act collectively and with urgency

Girls’ sheer resilience in the face of adversity is cause for celebration this International Day of The Girl Child. While East and Southern Africa... Read more

11 October 2022
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Girls in Kigoma, Tanzania, celebrating the power of adolescent girls initiatives. Photo @UNTanzania KJP

Taking Action to Leave No Girl Behind in Tanzania

The national theme of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child is: “Our time is now–our rights, our future”, in Kiswahili “Haki zetu ni hatma... Read more

6 October 2022
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In Tanzania's first digital census, 99,99% of households were counted.

Everyone counts in efforts to leave no one behind in Tanzania - first digital census a success

Two weeks, 14 million households and 205,000 census enumerators. Across Tanzania, reaching even the remotest areas, the 2022 Population and Housing... Read more

8 September 2022
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Honorable Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, the Norwegian Minister of International Development.

Norwegian Minister of International Development visits Tanzania – Roundtable discussion on Universal Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights

Dar es Salaam – 08 September 2022. On the occasion of the Norwegian Minister of International development’s visit to Tanzania, a roundtable... Read more

12 August 2022
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Young People in Tanzania, IYD Commemorations, Nothing About Youth without Youth.Photo: @UNFPATanzania / Ayubu Lulesu

International Youth Day in Tanzania Highlights Role of Youth in Development

“Youth are standing up, and need to stand up…” sang Rehema Jumbo as she and the Jamii Imara cultural group performed in front of an audience of... Read more

29 July 2022
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Finland Ambassador Her excellency Riita Swain, speaking with the new born mothers at Amana Referal Hospital, Ilala Dar Es Salaam

UNFPA - Finland renovates Amana Hospital, handing over of medical equipments

UNFPA Tanzania with the financial support from the government of Finland has donated medical equipment and renovated Amana Hospital’s maternity ward... Read more

18 July 2022
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End unmet need for family planning. UNFPA, FCDO & Ministry of Health Handing over of FP Commodities. Photo: Warren Bright @UNFPA

UNFPA Tanzania with the efforts to End unmet need for Family planning

The United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency, UNFPA has entrusted the Government of Tanzania with the support of contraceptives.

13 July 2022
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Hilda, Bugarama Resident, a GBV survivor and champion of change. Photo @UNFPATanzania / Warren Bright

Improved Access to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Create Change for Women and Girls in Bugarama Ward

Hilda is more than a survivor; she is an instigator of change who boldly stepped forward to seek support in response to gender-based violence in her... Read more

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