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10 January 2023
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 45,000 individuals fled the drought in Somalia in 2022, seeking refuge at the Daadab refugee camps of Hagadera, Ifo, and Dagaha

Fleeing drought in Somalia, women and girls in Daadab refugee camp grapple with gender-based violence risks

Rukia Yaroow Ali arrived at the Hagadera refugee camp in Daadab just 16 days ago. The 38-year-old says hunger and insecurity forced her to flee her... Read more

6 January 2023
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Nitasimama Imara equips young men with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively engage their communities

“Nitasimama Imara” men and boys network rallies to end FGM and promote gender equality in Elgeyo Marakwet county

Bravely walking around in his community, displaying the skills of a fully trained community influencer, is Nitasimama Imara champion Felix Ledaa... Read more

20 December 2022
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Motorcycle Ambulance

Motorcycle ambulance helps women in drought-stricken community access life-saving maternal healthcare

In the month of November 2022, UNFPA through the International Rescue Committee (IRC) donated a motorcycle ambulance to the Katilu sub-county... Read more

17 December 2022
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The First Ladies commited to among other things, becoming champions of change to end FGM in their communities

County First Ladies commit to championing anti- FGM initiatives in hotspot counties

Spouses of newly elected and re-elected governors in Kenya convened for a sensitization and strategy workshop on prevention and response to female... Read more

17 December 2022
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UNFPA is supporting the provision of life-saving sexual and reproductive health services in the drought-affected counties

Severe drought fuels malnutrition, fewer hospital deliveries, among pregnant women in Turkana county

“I have never experienced a drought as bad as this in my life,” says 28 year old Akure Ewar. At seven months pregnant, she complains that she is... Read more

2 December 2022
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16 Days of Activism live panel discussion on KTN TV

16DaysofActivism: Special Edition of “Transform Kenya” show amplifies call to end gender-based violence

In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), UNFPA Kenya in partnership with Standard Group held a special... Read more

30 November 2022
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Youth anti-FGM movement in Kenya

Youth anti-FGM champions rally to protect girls during Kenya’s long school holidays

As part of activities to mark 16 Days of Activism, UNFPA partnered with the Anti-FGM Board to hold a 3-day capacity building workshop targeting more... Read more

24 November 2022
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KEMSA Warehouse

UNFPA supports roll-out of Family Planning Integrated Logistics Management Information System and Commodity Early Warning and Alert System

UNFPA has provided support to the Ministry of Health and the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to strengthen the national supply chain system... Read more

18 November 2022
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Mack Marangu's innovation was among two innovative solutions that were awarded the FGM Innovation Hacklab prize

Kenyan Innovator wins $30,000 in UNFPA FGM Hacklab challenge

‘Even though the community understands the harm FGM brings, girls continue to be subjected to the brutal act so as to conform to culture, ” says 23... Read more

15 November 2022
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End FGM activist Rugiatu Turay, Executive Director of the Amazonian Initiative Movement, in Sierra Leone

Frontline activists call for greater support to grassroot movement in fight against FGM

“If you want to see real impact in ending FGM, fund grassroots activists. We will never phase out because we are the community, ” says I-Rep... Read more

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