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19 June 2020
Statement

A Blight on Humanity’s Conscience

Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to our collective security, a violation of international law and a blight on humanity’s conscience. As a... Read more

15 June 2020
Statement

Bending the Arc of History Towards Justice

This is a moment of suffering for many people, especially people of African descent. We at UNFPA stand in solidarity in the global fight against... Read more

17 May 2020
Statement

Break the silence!

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Article... Read more

15 May 2020
News

Youth and COVID-19 Diaries:Empowering other young people with SRHR and COVID information

Gaborone: 23 year old Trevor Oahile’s lockdown diary Date of diary: 8 May 2020 We are currently on day 36 of the extended lockdown. I must say... Read more

6 May 2020
News

Pregnant and worried during COVID-19

GABORONE, Botswana- It is a particularly difficult time to be pregnant. The last thing any woman would want is to bring their child into a world of uncertainty but that’s exactly what pregnant women... Read more

28 April 2020
Press Release

New UNFPA projections predict calamitous impact on women’s health as COVID-19 pandemic continues

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the number of women unable to access family planning, facing unintended pregnancies, gender-based violence and... Read more

28 April 2020
News

Youth and COVID-19 Diaries:Missing social connections

Gabane: 19-year-old Tshepang Malope's Story Date of diary session: 16 April 2020 Today is day 15 and I am locked down with my family; my... Read more

7 April 2020
News

It is a myth that people living with disabilities do not need to prevent unplanned pregnancies, HIV and STIs – we are not asexual

“Accessing condoms and other contraceptives is quite difficult for [people living with disabilities] because there is a huge communication barrier.... Read more

20 March 2020
News

As pandemic rages, women and girls face intensified risks

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages around the world, governments are taking unprecedented measures to limit the spread of the virus, ramping up health... Read more

1 November 2019
News

Young people call for access to information and non-judgemental health services

Teenage pregnancy remains a great challenge in Botswana with some schools losing as many as 30 girls in a year. Twenty five years ago, Botswana... Read more

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