What does it take to shift mindsets about girls and technology in rural Malawi? Mentorship, safe spaces and a tablet. Meet Winnie, a TEENS project mentor helping girls learn, lead and dream big. 📖Read her story: unf.pa/411EtfV #DigitalEquity #GirlsEmpowerment

📍Happening now in Lilongwe: Malawi marks #WorldPopulationDay + launches the #SWOP2025 report. Theme: Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world. It’s time to centre youth voices, rights & choices. #YouthMatter | #RightsAndChoices

“The State of the World Population Report is a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come in ensuring that every woman can access family planning, give birth safely, live free from HIV, STIs and GBV, and exercise full bodily autonomy.” — Rebecca Adda-Dontoh, UN RC, Malawi

"Let’s listen to our youth, remove barriers, and transform norms—so every reproductive choice is truly a free one." — Patrick Zimpita, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Finance & Economic Affairs

"Our gathering today reflects Malawi’s strong commitment to sexual and reproductive health—and to the freedom for all to make informed choices on whether and when people want to plan their family" — Richard Delate, UNFPA Malawi Representative (OIC)

In a bid to strengthen partnerships for better health outcomes, UNFPA in Malawi Representative OIC Richard Delate, paid a courtesy call to the WHOMalawi Rep Dr. Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, to reaffirm commitment to advancing sexual & reproductive health & rights in #Malawi. #HealthForAll

“Life is expensive. Education is pressured. But I keep going.” Many young people are delaying or abandoning the idea of having children, not because they don’t want to, but because housing costs, job insecurity, & social pressures make parenthood feel unattainable. Young

When Cyclone Freddy struck, Annie—9 months pregnant—fled to safety. She gave birth in a camp. Then came severe bleeding. Skilled staff at Nsanje Hospital saved her life. “If I hadn’t received care, I might not have survived.” Read more: unf.pa/4fkfSso UK in Malawi

Linda Phiri founded @girl_power_for_change_ Malawi to give hope to survivors of violence like her. While making sanitary pads, they discuss taboo subjects such as abuse, how to access help, services, mental health support & justice. 💪🏾 @unitedmovementesa #2gether4SRHR

When women asked for help, she didn’t turn them away. She became the midwife they needed. Meet Sella Banda, the midwife who’s helping mothers in Malawi—both in hospital wards and through a growing online community. Read more: unf.pa/4mBJsMu

📢 Not wanting kids isn’t selfish. But for many who do, starting a family is harder than it should be. UNFPA unpacks #TheRealFertilityCrisis. unf.pa/43UNzeW

📈Every $1 invested in maternal and newborn health yields $8+ in returns. Globally, #UNFPA has helped train 776,000 midwives via the Maternal and Newborn Health Fund. #MidwivesSaveLives #MaternalHealth #SRHR

In #ESA, young people are leading the way in sustainable development, building inclusive communities, forging peace, & demanding a fairer, greener, and more just world worthy of the next generation. 🌍 Their #LocalActions are changing lives. What is your local action? #IYD2025

Health, dignity, and choice. How mobile clinics are changing the lives of sex workers in Malawi. “They bring everything directly to our workplace.” #SRHR #ReproductiveRights 📖 Read more: unf.pa/45DPMMK

Behind every dignity kit, every safe delivery, every restored clinic is a humanitarian who made it possible. 💙Protect them, and we protect the people they serve. 👉 unf.pa/45XIW5O #WorldHumanitarianDay #UNFPA

Sometimes change begins with a conversation. Ruth’s* first step led to a plan she could follow and support she can count on. This is what dignity in healthcare looks like. Read more: unf.pa/3JyP8IZ

This World Sexual Health Day, join @‌UNFPA—the @un sexual and reproductive health agency—to champion bodily autonomy for all: unf.pa/42Vueeu #SexualJustice

She was a fearless warrior for girls' rights. By annulling #childmarriages, Chief Kachindamoto ignited a movement that changed laws and lives. We remember her powerful legacy. #HerStory #EndChildMarriages #WithHer #GirlEmpowerment #ChiefKachindamoto UNFPA in Malawi

🎯 Did you know? Election-related violence increases risks of sexual and gender-based violence. We can stop that — together. This election, let’s reject any form of intimidation, especially against women and girls. #GBVFreeElections

School’s back!Let's make this term count—for every girl. Girls who stay in school are more likely to stay healthy, avoid early marriage, and build better futures for themselves and their communities. Empower her. Educate her.