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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
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day of the Girl Child
Girls today enjoy better life prospects than previous generations, in many ways. Prosperity and nutrition are improving, child marriage and teenage pregnancy are declining, and female educational... Read more
Dr. Natalia Kanem Appointed UNFPA Executive Director
Dr. Natalia Kanem Appointed UNFPA Executive Director UNITED NATIONS, New York, 3 October 2017 — Dr. Natalia Kanem was appointed Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today... Read more
Swaziland launches International Youth Day Activities for 2017
“As a country we cannot afford to leave young people behind because they are an important resource that will take the country forward. Youth involvement is a superfast track strategy towards the... Read more
SRH Information made readily available for Swazi youth at the touch of a button
Like most African countries, Swaziland also has a very youthful population, with about 34% of the population aged 10 - 24 years, which translates to over 400,000 young Swazis. Apart from grappling... Read more