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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
A Story of A Swazi Midwife; Sister Lindiwe Shongwe
Lindiwe Shongwe is from Sdvwashini, a township in the outskirts of Mbabane, in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Lindiwe is a practicing midwife for more than 10 years at the Mbabane Government Hospital. She... Read more
Eswatini launches the national Demographic Dividend Study Report to empower young people
“Eswatini, with its ever increasing numbers of young people, has the potential to harness the demographic dividend and to improve the socio-economic status of its people. -. The Demographic... Read more
Protecting reproductive rights of rural women: a pathway to a more equal world
Protecting reproductive rights of rural women: a pathway to a more equal world UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem International Women’s Day, 8 March 2018 The economic inequalities... Read more
Let Us Not Leave Women Behind in Decision Making
“Li!Li!Li!Li!Li!”, ululated throngs of Lutsango women’s regiment who attended this year’s commemoration of International Women’s Day at the Royal Swazi Sun. This year’s local theme was ‘Leave No... Read more
Innovative strategies for Tackling HIV Prevention in the World: the role of UNFPA
Background Globally, there is much that has been done in the fight against HIV and AIDS epidemic. HIV treatment programs have significantly increased and have proven a preventive effect where the... Read more
Message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
Message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem The new year is a time for reflection and for resolutions, a time to take stock of our successes and challenges, to strengthen our resolve and... Read more
Swaziland Releases Population Count from 2017 Census
Swaziland has a population of 1,093,238 people according to the 2017 Census Preliminary Results launched by the Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Paul Dlamini who was representing the Right Honourable Prime... Read more
Adolescent Girls have the Potential to Change the World; Swaziland commemorates International Day of the Girl Child
Swaziland joined the world in commemorating International Day of the Girl Child. The national theme was ‘The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision 2022’ which call for the recognition of the... Read more
Zero the only acceptable number in addressing Reproductive health and rights in an age of inequality
Worlds Apart Reproductive health and rights in an age of inequality the State of World Population Report was officially launched by the Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Prince... Read more