Opportunity alert: South Africa #SDG Youth Advocates... to complement the United Nations's ongoing efforts to promote Meaningful Youth Engagement, the United NationsinSouthAfrica calls for nominations to serve as #SDG s Youth Advocates. For more info see: southafrica.un.org apply by 1 June 2024

We're excited to embark on the journey towards financial sustainability & social impact! This week UNFPA East and Southern Africa staff are attending the Regional Financing Symposium in Nairobi. By leveraging diverse financial instruments, we can scale up our impact & reach even more women & girls

Midwives are the key to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Their expertise and compassionate care have been instrumental in providing essential services in Sub-Saharan Africa despite challenging conditions. UNFPA #MidwivesSaveLives

On this #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife and #NursesWeek , as we celebrate their countless achievements, let us write a new narrative – one in which we commit to supporting the midwifery profession and addressing the global shortfall in maternal health resources.

Midwives make #motherhood safer 🧡

This #DayOfTheMidwife , join UNFPA to celebrate the heroes who protect the health and rights of mothers and babies around the world: unf.pa/mid

No one knows what the future holds, but we can work together to make #OurCommonFuture better 🧡

This #CPD57 , see why @‌UNFPA—the @‌UN sexual and reproductive health agency—is advocating for global solidarity: unf.pa/cpd57

#ICPD30

Labour rights are human rights.

On Wednesday’s International Workers' Day, see how International Labour Organization brings together governments, employers and workers representatives to achieve social justice and decent work for all: ilo.org/global/about-t…

Internship Opportunity!!

UNFPA South Africa is seeking the services of one appropriately qualified Intern to support Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum 2024 programme.

For more information see: southafrica.unfpa.org/en/vacancies/i…
SVRI #VAWG #EndGBVF

In the nearly 30 years since the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development, with its groundbreaking Programme of Action, together we have made significant progress in advancing reproductive health and rights. Yet, we are still far from the finish line. #ICPD30

#JobAlert 📢
UNFPA seeks non-profits and academic institutions as potential partners to research critical youth health issues in East & Southern Africa under the #SYP Programme.

🔎Learn more about this opportunity here esaro.unfpa.org/en/submission/…

Together, we can deliver a better present and safeguard #OurCommonFuture .

As the 57th session of the Commission on Population and Development kicks off, join UNFPA to shape the next 30 years of progress: unf.pa/cpd57

#CPD57

On this Freedom Day, we celebrate the hard-won right to equality for all South Africans. As we commemorate the strides made towards freedom and justice, let us remember that true freedom includes the right to safety and security for everyone. #PreventGBVF #RESPECT

Thirty years ago, we set out to achieve a world in which people lived longer, healthier lives & enjoyed more rights & choices than ever before.

This vision has become a reality for many – but for millions of others, it remains out of reach. #OurCommonFuture #GlobalGoals #CPD57

#FreedomDay 2024 reminds us of how far the Rainbow Nation 🇿🇦 has traveled in 30 years of nation building and how much still needs to be done to consolidate-protect-grow the gains so as to ensure no one is left behind.

Happy #FreedomDay from the United Nations in South Africa…

Today marks 30 yrs of democracy & freedom in #SouthAfrica . But that's not all! This year also coincides with 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), a pivotal moment in global efforts to advance reproductive health & rights for all.

30 years ago today, South Africa took its first steps to freedom, with many South Africans voting for the first time in a democratic election.

27 April 1994 was a pivotal moment and a culmination of many years of struggle to liberate people from oppression and bring an end to…

Happy #FreedomDay Mzansi! 🕺💃

Celebrating 30 years of steadfast commitment to democracy, partnership, and growth. The journey has been marked by shared values, mutual respect, and a collective pursuit of global peace and prosperity and for that we salute you🇿🇦. #30for30

South Africa 🇿🇦 shining bright Times Square

#30YearsOfFreedom

Thrilled to support the high-level SA Demographic Health Survey #SADHS meeting 🎉We'll dive into data as we uncover key insights into the health & well-being of our nation. From #MaternalHealth 2 #FamilyPlanning , we're committed to using data to drive positive change!

Honored to support the beginning of a new journey, SADHS2024, to address data gaps for #ICPD #SDG , zero invisibility through power of data. National data partnership is the way to go, UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, USAID, etc.