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26 October 2018
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Respect young people's rights and reap the demographic dividend - State of World Population 2018 launch in Africa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia—If the demographic dividend is to be harnessed, then the fundamental civil, political and socioeconomic rights of young people, including young women, must be protected and... Read more
11 October 2018
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A Skilled GirlForce is a force for change!
Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 11 October 2018   We believe in the power of... Read more
5 October 2018
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Africa has come a long way in addressing population and development issues
ACCRA, Ghana, Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development Five-Year Review, 5 October—African ministers in charge of population issues have endorsed the continental report on the... Read more
18 September 2018
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"We should be taught how to be a man and to be great partners"
SIPHOCOSINI, Mbabane, Eswatini—As the world experiences climate change, deepened social and economic inequalities, and political and humanitarian crises, young people often face circumstances in... Read more
18 September 2018
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“Safe spaces help us have difficult conversations as men”
MAHWALALA, Eswatini—As the world experiences climate change, deepened social and economic inequalities, and political and humanitarian crises, young people often face circumstances in which they lack... Read more
18 September 2018
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“A safe space is where I don’t feel judged"
MOTSHANE, Eswatini—As the world experiences climate change, deepened social and economic inequalities, and political and humanitarian crises, young people often face circumstances in which they lack... Read more
24 May 2018
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Opinion Editorial
  Celebrating Menstruation, from Menarche to Menopause The cycle of poverty is a complex phenomenon, yet an intervention that tackles just one of its elements can make a world of difference. Take an... Read more
24 May 2018
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Swaziland Launches National Condom Strategy
POEM BY UNFPA ESWATINI AMBASSADOR FOR SAFE GUARDING YOUNG PEOPLE DURING THE LAUNCH OF THE CONDOM STRATEGY       The CON in CONtrol and CONsent To CONvince unCONditionally that you are God sent. The... Read more
5 May 2018
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A Story of A Swazi Midwife; Sister Lindiwe Shongwe
Sister Lindiwe Shongwe preparing for resuscitation after delivering a baby ©UNFPA 2018   Lindiwe Shongwe is from Sdvwashini, a township in the outskirts of Mbabane, in the Kingdom of Eswatini.... Read more
22 March 2018
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Eswatini launches the national Demographic Dividend Study Report to empower young people
Honourable Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Prince Hlangusempi launching the Demographic Dividend report together with the UNFPA Assistant Representative, Ms. Margaret Thwala-Tembe ©... Read more

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