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21 May 2021
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“Recovering from fistula gave me my life back”- A Survivor’s story
UNFPA works with the government of Kenya and partners in strengthening national efforts to end preventable maternal deaths and childbearing injuries such as obstetric fistula…
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12 May 2021
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Key takeaways from the Kenya Country Office RBM Seal pause and reflect
In 2019, the Kenya Country Office was among 12 pilot countries that applied and was selected to participate in the roll-out of the results-based management (RBM) Seal, a corporate…
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11 May 2021
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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 poverty? These and many more…
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07 May 2021
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Kenya needs greater investments in midwifery for life-saving maternity care
Opinion Piece by Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of Health, and Dr. Ademola Olajide, UNFPA Representative.
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05 May 2021
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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 Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq. …
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04 May 2021
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Midwives in rural Kenya embrace portable ultrasound technology for safer pregnancies
UNFPA has partnered with Amref International University (AMIU) and the Phillips Foundation to train midwives on the provision of ultrasound screening services in primary…
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03 May 2021
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Family Planning and Gender Based Violence prevention classes offer lifeline to women in Kibera
The Feminists for Peace, Rights and Justice Center (FPRJC) reaches nearly 600 women in Kibera with various services, including monthly support group meetings and the distribution…
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28 April 2021
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Safeguarding the menstrual health of adolescent girls affected by the rising waters of Kenya’s rift valley lakes.
In 2020 more than 1,000 homesteads located around Lakes Baringo and Bogoria in Baringo County were affected by flooding caused by high water levels. UNFPA Kenya partnered with…
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14 April 2021
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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 State of World Population report,…
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