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“I wanted to be last woman on earth to undergo FGM”
Mumina was just 7 years old when she suffered female genital mutilation (FGM). Bernadette was 13. As adults, they are part of Kenya’s movement to end... Read more
Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation
“Today, on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, we reaffirm our dedication to the girls and women who have been... Read more
Defying tradition, championing rights: UNFPA sparks change in female genital mutilation hotspots across East Africa
''Is [female genital mutilation] religious?'' Under a tree in the quiet village of Dalocha Woreda in Central Ethiopia region,... Read more
Long road in a short time: ending FGM calls for immediate action
“A woman is a full circle; within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform.” This African saying celebrates the multifaceted strength of... Read more
Cabo Delgado: Low tides and high stakes
Reaching women and girls in Mozambique's northernmost province. Read more on how UNFPA is supporting the provision and distribution of... Read more
Supporting survivors of sexual assault in Ethiopia, and working to stop violence before it starts
Ayantu was 14 when she was betrayed by someone society had taught her to trust. One night in February 2021, the teenager from the town of Bule Hora... Read more
Reviving post-conflict Tigray’s health system to help prevent maternal deaths
On 22 November, Wahid Hadush, 40, became the first mother to deliver a healthy baby via Caesarean section at Adi Daero Primary Hospital in Tigray,... Read more
Beskeshe: creating a space to empower girls
Hana and Mertnesh, both 14, attend Bule Hora Elementary School, in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. They share a special bond as members of Her Space,... Read more
Family planning is changing the lives of youths in northern Mozambique
Early in the morning, queues begin to form outside Lichinga Health Centre as medical staff prepare to treat patients, while nearby, mentors encourage... Read more
Season's Greetings from UNFPA East and Southern Africa
As I am writing this at my duty station in South Africa, I am reminded of the wisdom of Nelson Mandela, who said, “It always seems impossible until... Read more