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Dignity packs bring confidence to girls as they prepare for final exams

calendar_today 24 October 2020

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Dignity packs bring confidence to girls as they prepare for final exams

The year 2020 will go down as one of the worst years as far as learning is concerned. Due the COVID-19 pandemic, many children were deprived their right to education as learning…

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Understanding the needs of the girl child, is key to problem solving - DPM

calendar_today 12 October 2020

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Understanding the needs of the girl child, is key to problem solving - DPM

“It’s a special day. Every young girl should take pride in being celebrated. On this day we should celebrate their achievements and also find ways to help them overcome each and…

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Youth Bill: A Step In Right Direction For Strengthening Coordination of Youth Economic Activities

calendar_today 07 October 2020

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Youth Bill: A Step In Right Direction For Strengthening Coordination of Youth Economic Activities

When asked what participating in the Youth Bill Consultations meant to her, 30 year old Nelisiwe Shiba from Mnyokane in the northern part of the Hhohho region, had this to say.

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Prime Minister Engages Eswatini Youth in an Economic Recovery Symposium

calendar_today 04 September 2020

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Prime Minister Engages Eswatini Youth in an Economic Recovery Symposium

“My wish is to see young people with disabilities given equal opportunities as others,” Nonhlanhla said. “The ‘norm’ of excluding those with disabilities in development activities…

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ESWATINI LAUNCHES NATIONAL YOUTH POLICY 2020

calendar_today 02 September 2020

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ESWATINI LAUNCHES NATIONAL YOUTH POLICY 2020

“Through selling clothes, I’m able to pay for my son’s school needs. I am also able to support my mother in buying food for the family. This pandemic has changed everything. I can…

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Give us a listening ear, resources and some faith – Eswatini youth

calendar_today 12 August 2020

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Give us a listening ear, resources and some faith – Eswatini youth

In describing what it could take to meaningfully engage youth in the development initiatives in Eswatini, 19 year old Sizolwethu Maphanga mentioned these 3 things she considers as…

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Mobile clinic ensures routine health service availability for textile sector women amidst COVID-19

calendar_today 03 August 2020

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Mobile clinic ensures routine health service availability for textile sector women amidst COVID-19

When UNFPA brought a mobile clinic at Far East Textiles in Matsapha, 42 year old Tsakasile Bhembe said she could not miss the opportunity to get free health services. “This is…

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AGAINST HER WILL: Married off to a schoolmate at the of 16

calendar_today 30 July 2020

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AGAINST HER WILL: Married off to a schoolmate at the of 16

Narrating how a trip to a shop surprisingly ended up with her becoming a bride to her then 22 year old schoolmate, Phumzile Magagula, now 31 years, described the incident not…

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LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND: TAKING LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TO ADOLESCENTS IN CLOSED SETTINGS

calendar_today 20 July 2020

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LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND: TAKING LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TO ADOLESCENTS IN CLOSED SETTINGS

“It’s a very helpful programme. As we know, some parents do not teach their children on topics like coping with emotions or communicating effectively with others,” said 25 year…

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