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02 December 2022
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Achieving her dream and promoting rights: journey of a young woman with a disability
Raised by a single mother in the village of Rasesa, Tsaone Mosweu was born with a genetic eye disorder that would impair her vision. “At age 10, I developed cataracts and had…
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30 November 2022
Statement
Recommit to equality to address HIV as a major global public health threat
Equal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights is crucial for all 8 billion people in our world today. The urgent call to dismantle discriminatory barriers to rights…
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15 November 2022
Press Release
As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all
The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk of dying and increased life…
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11 October 2022
Statement
Disturbing rise in teenage pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based violence and HIV infection in adolescent girls in East and Southern Africa – we need to act collectively and with urgency
Girls’ sheer resilience in the face of adversity is cause for celebration this International Day of The Girl Child. While East and Southern Africa has seen significant progress in…
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11 October 2022
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl 2022
Today, as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, how many ten-year-old girls are able to look forward to realizing their full potential? A…
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04 October 2022
News
2030 ESA COMMITMENT: The Road to Fulfilling the Education, Health, and Well-Being of Adolescents and Young People in Botswana
Early and unintended pregnancy is one of the major challenges faced by many adolescents and young people in Botswana and the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region. Other…
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11 July 2022
Statement
World Population Day statement
World Population Day offers a moment to celebrate human progress. Our world, despite its challenges, is one where higher shares of people are educated and live healthier lives…
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05 July 2022
News
Parliamentarians Reaffirm Commitment to Advancing SRHR for those furthest left behind.
In May 2022, the United Nations Population Fund, in collaboration with the SADC Parliamentary Forum, the UN Resident Coordinator's Office, and the Botswana Parliament, held a…
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29 June 2022
News
UNFPA initiates a journey to strengthen Botswana’s Supply Chain Management through training of personnel
UNFPA Botswana and its regional office of East and Southern Africa is on a path to optimize the performance of the Botswana supply chain to ensure timely delivery of medicines…
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