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15 November 2022
Statement
As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all
New York, 15 November 2022 – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk…
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02 November 2022
Press Release
Maputo hosts International Conference of Obstetric Fistula Surgeons
Maputo, October 27: Maputo will host the 8th Conference of the International Society of Obstetric Fistula Surgeons (ISOFS) from October 31 to November 4. The conference takes…
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01 November 2022
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Women-friendly space offers vital skills, information and support for conflict-affected women and girls
METUGE, CABO DELGADO: Lersina, an activist with implementing partner, FDC, tirelessly dedicates her time and efforts to raising awareness on gender-based violence. “I am happy to…
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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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10 October 2022
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“Mother, I cannot marry this man. I am too young. I want to continue my studies”
Marta* was 13 years old when her mother told her she would have to marry a 73-year-old man. No longer able to afford Marta’s schooling, her mother saw marriage as the only…
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21 September 2022
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Life-saving support for women and girls amidst a humanitarian crisis
The Northern region of Mozambique has been affected by conflict and earlier cyclones which have greatly disrupted health systems and impacted the health infrastructure, leaving…
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31 August 2022
News
Hackability4Moz: Innovation to leave no one behind
Article about the Hackability4Moz, where young Mozambican developers along with people with disabilities were challenged to develop innovative solutions to address the barriers…
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01 August 2022
Press Release
New ambulance boat will bring women and girls closer to reproductive health services
Ambulance Boat Handover Ceremony as part of the United Nations Joint Program funded by the United Kingdom
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13 June 2022
News
“The blood that runs in our veins is the same:” towards equal rights for persons with albinism.
Bastina Agostinho from Nampula Province is a Mozambican adolescent (18 years old) with albinism, a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited difference present at birth…
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