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Leaving No One Behind: Building Resilience in West and Central Africa for more than 2 million IDPs in 11 countries
Sido, Chad, 3 December 2015. The Republic of Chad hosted on December 3, 2015, the regional launch of the 2015 State of World Population Report at... Read more
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Safe haven for girls living on the streets of Côte d'Ivoire
ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire – AD’s* nightmare began when her parents died. “My uncle decided to marry me off against my will. I refused and ran away... Read more
Official Launch of the Regional Project - « Sahel Women Empowerment and Demographic Dividend »
Niamey, 29 October 2015. The launch of the "Sahel Women Empowerment and Demographic Dividend Project” took place in Niamey Palais des Congres on... Read more
Violence survivors find compassion, care at Cameroon's Listening Centre
YAOUNDE/BATOURI, Cameroon – How does one comfort the family of an abused adolescent girl, or assist a pregnant survivor of sexual assault? In Batouri... Read more
Regional Consultation with Faith-based Leaders on Demographic Dividend and Access to Reproductive Health Services
Dakar, 20 October 2015- On 25 September 2015, 193 Member States of the United Nations unanimously adopted the sustainable development goals paving... Read more
Before it’s too late: Doctors take on one of the deadliest places for women
KELO, Chad – Fifteen nurses and midwives sit in a spacious classroom in Kelo, in southern Chad. In the corner is a makeshift delivery room, where... Read more
The Introduction of the Mobile Application "CommCare" in Ebola Contact Tracing and Information Management Related to Patients
Conakry, Guinea. “CommCare” technology has been chosen to support the implementation of the Government Response Plan against the Ebola Virus Disease... Read more
UNFPA assured partnership with Yobe state to promote reproductive health
The United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA) has assured more partnership with Yobe state to promote reproductive health, restore women dignity and... Read more
The power of girls: African athletes call for gender equality, support for girls
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo – “We are tired of hearing our parents telling us how, back in their days, young girls were married already at the age of 13,”... Read more