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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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09 April 2021
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Celebrating choice and options in the management of menstrual hygiene: By Diana Nelson, Global Advocacy Director, Days for Girls International and Dr. Ademola Olajide, UNFPA Representative
The onset of menstruation can undermine girls’ human rights and push them to the vulnerable margins of society. It is not always an exciting affirmation of rich womanhood. In…
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09 April 2021
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Let’s work together to end FGM in Kenya By UNFPA Representative Dr Ademola Olajide and UNICEF Representative Maniza Zaman
Female genital mutilation, or FGM, is internationally recognized as a violation of human rights. Yet over 200 million girls worldwide are at risk of undergoing this harmful…
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09 April 2021
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Celebrating choice and options in the management of menstrual hygiene: By Diana Nelson, Global Advocacy Director, Days for Girls International and Dr. Ademola Olajide, UNFPA Representative
This year’s theme for the International Women’s Day, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,” recognizes that women and girls are playing pivotal…
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09 April 2021
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Ending violence requires open discussions about stereotypes and norms: opinion piece by Dr. Ademola Olajide, UNFPA Representative in Kenya and Anne Mutavati, Kenya Country Representative UN Women
Sexual violence is not a women’s problem, nor a girl’s problem. It is an entire society’s problem because it affects us all. Breaking down harmful stereotypes and bringing men and…
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31 March 2021
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Soap making initiative aids in Covid-19 economic recovery and fight against gender-based violence in Kibera
Through a UNFPA supported skills-based training, the women have been able to develop a line of branded liquid soap products known as “FemiNg’arisha.”
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08 March 2021
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Celebrating choice and options in the management of menstrual hygiene
This year’s theme for International Day of the Woman, Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world, recognizes that women and girls are playing pivotal…
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04 February 2021
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Reformed cutters protect the next generation from female genital mutilation in Kenya
TAMUGH, WEST POKOT COUNTY, Kenya – More than 10,000 girls over 30 years. That’s how many girls three women here cut in female genital mutilation rituals – almost one girl a day,…
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28 January 2021
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Kenya takes stock of gains made one year after the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25
The progress report shows 300,000 young people have been reached online with integrated HIV/ SRH services and more than 17,000 health care workers trained on Emergency Obstetric…
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