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10 December 2024
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For a more just, equal and prosperous world, prioritize the human rights of women and girls
Human rights exist to protect us, all of us, from harm and to ensure lives of dignity and inclusion. Peace and prosperity depend on fulfilling human rights. Three decades ago,…
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03 December 2024
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Heeding the voices of persons with disabilities for the benefit of all
Globally, nearly one in six people lives with a disability. Their demand? Nothing about us without us.
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01 December 2024
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Join us in taking the rights path to ending AIDS
The path to a world free of AIDS begins and ends with human rights. The right to knowledge that is accurate and unbiased. The right to be treated with dignity and respect. The…
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25 November 2024
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UNFPA Botswana launches bodyright, a new ‘copyright’ symbol to demand protection from online violence
In a bid to end rising online violence, UNFPA Botswana, the United Nations agency dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights and ending gender-based violence…
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16 October 2024
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UNFPA, SKY Girls BW Empower Girls in Shakawe
UNFPA, in collaboration with SKY Girls BW, visited Gowa Junior Secondary School in Shakawe to empower young girls through education and inspiration in celebration of the…
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13 August 2024
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UNFPA and BOFWA collaborate to celebrate International Youth Day under the theme From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.
The esteemed University of Botswana played host to a vibrant celebration of the 2024 International Youth Day. This lively day, held under the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth…
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22 July 2024
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Young people urged SADC states to prioritize health issues at SARSYC 5 through the “Gaborone Declaration.”
The UNFPA Botswana Head of Office, Ms. Tlangelani Shilubane-Pietersen, challenged young people to innovate, create, and explore new ways of advancing the SRHR agenda and urged…
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11 July 2024
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To leave no one behind, count everyone
For humanity to progress, people must be counted, wherever they are and whoever they are – in all their diversity. To end inequality, to find and grow peace and prosperity, to…
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04 June 2024
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UNFPA Botswana and the Ministry of Health facilitate a Training of Trainers Workshop on Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in the Health Care Sector.
Over 30 healthcare professionals; general nurses, midwives, family nurse practitioners and social workers representing various districts, are better equipped to respond to gender…
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