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Leaving Home for University: the journey of a  young girl living with HIV

calendar_today 10 August 2018

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Leaving Home for University: the journey of a young girl living with HIV

Masedi Kewamodimo is a 23 year old who like many of her peers in Botswana was born with HIV. She discovered her HIV status at the young age of 10 years. Masedi lost both her…

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Great Progress made, but much more to be done for the left behind in HIV prevention in Botswana

calendar_today 14 June 2018

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Great Progress made, but much more to be done for the left behind in HIV prevention in Botswana

“I face violence from the community for being “different,” and not only that, as a Transgender woman, I do not receive adequate health care because health care…

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UNFPA hands over reproductive health commodities to Ministry of Health and Wellness

calendar_today 09 November 2017

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UNFPA hands over reproductive health commodities to Ministry of Health and Wellness

In a ceremony cited as “evidence of the power of partnerships,” by Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health and Wellness Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi, UNFPA  handed over…

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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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