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THEIR LIVES HAVE CHANGED, THEY TESTIFY: Nirina, Lova, Soa, from Tuléar

calendar_today 15 December 2021

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THEIR LIVES HAVE CHANGED, THEY TESTIFY: Nirina, Lova, Soa, from Tuléar

Smiling from ear to ear, Nirina, Lova and Soa welcome us into their small eatery. The eatery represents a huge victory for these young women who have all gone through a difficult…

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ELYSA RASOAVINJANAHARY, driven by Passion to Save Lives.

calendar_today 18 October 2021

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ELYSA RASOAVINJANAHARY, driven by Passion to Save Lives.

« Since I arrived here, I have been 'overwhelmed' with work because I am alone at this duty station. Nonetheless I love my job and I am proud to be a midwife. » Elysa…

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THEIR LIVES HAVE CHANGED, THEY TESTIFY: Lilly, Ampanihy

calendar_today 13 October 2021

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THEIR LIVES HAVE CHANGED, THEY TESTIFY: Lilly, Ampanihy

Lilly invites us into her modest one-room apartment. At 38, she is a mother of three, aged 22, 18 and 15. Abandoned by her husband for the past 3 years, she has been making a…

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Madagascar President champions family planning as a lever for development

calendar_today 05 October 2021

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Madagascar President champions family planning as a lever for development

The President of the Republic of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, was appointed as champion of family planning in Madagascar, and signed Madagascar's commitments and their official…

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The First Lady of Madagascar leads solidarity mission for the promotion of the resilience of women and girls in the Grand Sud

calendar_today 25 August 2021

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The First Lady of Madagascar leads solidarity mission for the promotion of the resilience of women and girls in the Grand Sud

The First Lady who is the President of Fitia Association and also UNFPA champion of the fight against GBV in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education, UNFPA, WFP, WHO…

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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2021: “UNFPA Madagascar receives Best Youth Partner Award”

calendar_today 19 August 2021

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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2021: “UNFPA Madagascar receives Best Youth Partner Award”

The International Youth Day 2021 was celebrated in Madagascar under the international theme of the year: “Transforming food systems: youth innovations for the human and planetary…

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Partnership with Japan to empower women and girls in Madagascar

calendar_today 19 August 2021

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Partnership with Japan to empower women and girls in Madagascar

Partnership with Japan to empower women and girls in Madagascar

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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions

calendar_today 11 May 2021

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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions

How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period poverty? These and many more…

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Global shortage of 900,000 midwives threatens women’s lives and health, new report shows

calendar_today 05 May 2021

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Global shortage of 900,000 midwives threatens women’s lives and health, new report shows

“A 35-year-old pregnant woman came to our clinic with abdominal pain,” recalled Hawrin Yousif, a midwife in the Khazir displacement camp in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq. …

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