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Ensuring the invisible are visible and no one gets left behind
The 2022 Tanzania PHC – part of the 2020 round of censuses that are taking place around the globe – is a large and challenging exercise, but its... Read more
Gender equality is everyone’s struggle
Transforming boys' and men's intimate and interpersonal relationships, and engaging men in holding other men to account, is critical to... Read more
Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions
How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period... Read more
Global shortage of 900,000 midwives threatens women’s lives and health, new report shows
“A 35-year-old pregnant woman came to our clinic with abdominal pain,” recalled Hawrin Yousif, a midwife in the Khazir displacement camp in the... Read more
Supporting nurse-midwives to realise their potential in Kigoma
Lusekelo Robert Mwakitalima, a nurse-midwife, starts another busy day at Mwanga Dispensary, in Kabanga Village, Kasulu Town Council, Kigoma Region.... Read more
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
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
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