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UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics

calendar_today 19 April 2023

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UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics

UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics

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Strengthening Preparedness for Humanitarian Stakeholders

calendar_today 04 April 2023

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Strengthening Preparedness for Humanitarian Stakeholders

In an ideal situation, Community Health Workers in Lesotho would be well vested on making response plans for disasters so that they know what to do and also act immediately during…

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Celebrating International Women's Day

calendar_today 08 March 2023

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Celebrating International Women's Day

Women and girls, in all their diversities, have the fundamental right to live free from violence and to have agency over their bodies and lives, both offline and in virtual spaces.

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A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth: UN agencies

calendar_today 24 February 2023

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A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth: UN agencies

New data show major setbacks for maternal health in many parts of the world, highlighting stark disparities in healthcare access

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‘Roll-up sleeves and fight GBV’

calendar_today 12 December 2022

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‘Roll-up sleeves and fight GBV’

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund publishes a series of profiles on Lesotho’s most prominent women to empower other women especially young women and girls. The campaign…

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Powered by a dream!

calendar_today 02 December 2022

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Powered by a dream!

As one of the ways to mark this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is publishing a series of profiles on Lesotho…

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As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all

calendar_today 15 November 2022

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As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all

As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all By achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, delivering…

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International Day of the Girl

calendar_today 11 October 2022

Statement

International Day of the Girl

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 girl…

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UNFPA/China Medical Assistance Benefits Multitudes

calendar_today 14 September 2022

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UNFPA/China Medical Assistance Benefits Multitudes

For a long time, every week the Mokhotlong hospital had to refill its oxygen supply at Motebang hospital in Leribe district which is 198 kilometres away. Thanks to essential…

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