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Self-injectable contraceptives gives women newfound autonomy and choice
Increasing access to - and use of - self-injectable contraceptives is being supported by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, through projects... Read more
Innovative data tool strengthens services for gender-based violence survivors in Mozambique
NAMPULA, Mozambique - In Mozambique, the Spotlight Initiative has supported the development of InfoViolência, a digital platform that makes it easier... Read more
UNFPA supports cyclone-affected pregnant women who face increased risk following the cholera outbreak in Mozambique
Zambezia, Mozambique - A month after Cyclone Freddy - the longest lasting tropical cyclone on record - made a double landfall in central Mozambique,... Read more
Swedish and Canadian mission witness the impact of Rapariga Biz in Nampula
In Nampula province, at least 600 girls and young women have been trained as part of Rapariga Biz, a program funded by the Governments of Canada and... Read more
Youth in the driver’s seat for a better future
Putting youth at the heart of what we do, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, together with the Government of Mozambique, has empowered more... Read more
“Parents thank us for the choices their daughters make” - the power of youth mentors to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights
When a group of young women took on the challenge of promoting sexual and reproductive health (SRH) among their peers in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado... Read more
Youth empowerment in action: influencing Mozambique’s National Development Strategy
On the opening day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence the Resident Representative of UNFPA in Mozambique, Bérangère Böell,... Read more
“I can now go back to school,” exclaims Fatima (18) as she uses contraception for the first time
A mother of a 5-month-old boy, Fatima has been living in the displacement camp for about three years, having fled attacks in Cabo Delgado as violence... Read more
Engaging boys to promote and protect girls’ rights in Nampula
Every Saturday, 20-year-old Helton Bruno meets with boys and young men (ages 17 - 24) in Nampula province in northern Mozambique. Bringing these... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022
With the global population recently reaching 8 billion, we can celebrate many signs of human progress. Better health and longer lives brought us to... Read more