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IGNITING THE POTENTIAL OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS

calendar_today 11 November 2016

IGNITING THE POTENTIAL OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS

“… I want to own a physiotherapist clinic and a mentorship school …” , “…my dream is to join Victoria Secret Models in America……

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2016 State of the World Population Report Launched

calendar_today 27 October 2016

2016 State of the World Population Report Launched

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, launched its flagship report, The State of the World Population Report (SWOP) 2016 entitled "10: How our common future depends on a girl…

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UNFPA calls for effective sex education

calendar_today 21 October 2016

UNFPA calls for effective sex education

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launched the State of the World Population (SWOP) report yesterday amidst challenges such as deficient and non-responsive policies in…

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Botswana introduces contraceptive implants

calendar_today 05 September 2016

Botswana introduces contraceptive implants

Botswana is among the 10 countries in the East and Southern Africa region to receive support from the United Kingdom (UK) Government under the regional programme on Preventing…

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Expanding spaces for girls to speak out

calendar_today 31 July 2016

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Expanding spaces for girls to speak out

The UNFPA Botswana Country Office put issues of young girls at the centre of national conversations on World Population Day (WPD).

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“#BotswanaIWant” - Expanding spaces for participation of young people in National Vision 2036

calendar_today 20 July 2016

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“#BotswanaIWant” - Expanding spaces for participation of young people in National Vision 2036

Over 80, 000 young people shared their aspirations for Botswana in a series of Twitter meets.

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Improving access to SRH/ HIV services for young people

calendar_today 19 July 2016

Improving access to SRH/ HIV services for young people

"You are being treated by one person for all the services. I access post-natal care and family planning." - Rose, 24, Otse

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In Botswana, men work to change attitudes and confront gender inequality

calendar_today 23 February 2016

In Botswana, men work to change attitudes and confront gender inequality

“I now understand that men can play a bigger role in the family," said Olepolotse Othuseng, a 22 year old father from Otse - a village about 200km northeast of Botswana’s capital…

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UNFPA Youth Advisory Panel launched in Botswana

calendar_today 22 February 2016

UNFPA Youth Advisory Panel launched in Botswana

UNFPA Botswana held its inaugural meeting to establish a Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) in actualizing its commitment to empower young people to participate in decisions that affect…

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