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15 May 2024
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All women and children have the right to be protected from all forms of violence.

What does it take to protect every woman and child in Tanzania from all forms of violence?

Joint statement by the Ministry of Community Development, Women, Gender and Special Groups, the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, UNFPA,... Read more

9 May 2024
News
The ‘Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu - My Rights My Choices: Protecting the Rights and Choices of Women and Girls, particularly Women an

The Government of Tanzania, Finland and UNFPA accelerate efforts to end gender-based violence and harmful practices in Tanzania.

The ‘Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu - My Rights My Choices: Protecting the Rights and Choices of Women and Girls, particularly Women and Girls with... Read more

5 May 2024
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The Government and stakeholders recognised two Midwives who work hard during the Mudslide in Hanang'-Manyara Region and in durin

Life Starts in the Hands of a Midwife!

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, 5th May 2023—In celebration of International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA in the United Republic of Tanzania extends its... Read more

3 May 2024
News
Life starts in a hands of Midwives: Photo @UNFPATanzania / Dr.Warren Bright

Canada Partnering with UNFPA to End Preventable Maternal Deaths in Tanzania.

The High Commission of Canada in Tanzania and UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, today in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania,... Read more

30 April 2024
Story
Both faith leaders have committed to promoting faith-based institutions’ collaboration with relevant sectors, including the Soci

Faith Leaders Take Action to End Child Marriage...

The Chaguo Langu Haki Yangu (CLHY): My Choice My Right programme empowers faith leaders to participate in a movement to develop community-led... Read more

24 April 2024
News
The Programme of Action affirmed that inclusive and sustainable development requires a people-centred approach that addresses th

Let us not rest until every woman and girl has the right to live a healthy, empowered, and full life – ICPD30.

23 April 2024, Dodoma – Tanzania. According to the 2022 Population and Housing Census, Tanzania’s population reached 61.7 million: an increase of 16.... Read more

18 April 2024
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The SYP programme acknowledges and builds on the role of young people in making this continent better. Photo @UNFPATanzania / Ay

“Kijana Acha Alama”, The SYP aims to protect and prepare young people in leadership positions…

“All over the world, young people say: “Nothing about us, without us!” At UNFPA, we have heard, learned and taken this principle to heart. Our... Read more

1 March 2024
News
Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in intera

A new era of inclusion for individuals with disabilities in Tanzania is underway.

Isaya Mlinyi, a special education teacher, spearheaded a project aimed at identifying persons with specific disabilities in the Morogoro rural... Read more

22 February 2024
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The delegation, consisting of five Parliamentarians from the United Kingdom’s House of Commons and House of Lords, visited Tanza

UK Parliamentarians Visit UNFPA and Partner Sites in the United Republic of Tanzania

UNFPA Tanzania had the privilege of hosting a six-day study tour for the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Population, Development &... Read more

6 February 2024
Statement
Female genital mutilation is a violation of women’s and girls’ rights, one that endangers their physical and mental health and l

Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation

Joint Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, OHCHR High Commissioner Volker Türk, UN... Read more

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