Family planning uptake in #SouthSudan remains extremely low, with a contraceptive prevalence rate of only 6% for all methods. The unmet need for family planning remains high at 29%[FP2030 report])

We are working to ensure increased access to safe, voluntary FP services
#3zeros

Amb. Rajani met VP Rebecca and discussed the pressing issue of humanitarian taxation that has paralysed delivery of life-saving UN operations. They also discussed the shared values between 🇨🇦 & 🇸🇸 including gender equality & championing youth leadership.

'Women, youth, and persons with disabilities represent a majority of the population; they must be supported to actively engage in peacebuilding as well as the political and electoral processes.
#Musharaka4Tanmiya

Fruitful engagement of UNFPA Rep @DemolaOlajide with Christian Aid Peacebuilding & Conflict Prevention Advisor Patricia Stephenson and CD James Wani

They discussed areas of collaboration, funding streams, partnerships, localization agenda & peacebuilding process in #SouthSudan

'It is not the goat who should find out whether the lion has eaten.' Programs that seek to promote #genderequality and prevent/respond to gender based violence must refrain, by all means possible, from exposing the survivors to further harm. #Musharaka4Tanmiya UNFPA South Sudan

#HappeningNow @KikiGhebo joins the annual meeting of Deputy Secretary -General Amina J Mohammed with United Nations Resident Coordinators in Africa. From SDG Summit commitments to Summit of the Future: how can the RC system drive transformative action under the #2030Agenda ?

Bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right to empower individuals to make choices about their bodies and futures without coercion or violence.

UNFPA & partners advocate for bodily autonomy, reproductive rights and #GenderEquality .

#Musharaka4Tanmiya

United Nations in 🇸🇸 calls for urgent release of trucks carrying fuel and other critical supplies after Government commits to rescinding tax demands.
southsudan.un.org/en/266820-unit…
Kiki Gbeho WFP South Sudan UNICEF South Sudan UNHCR South Sudan UNDP South Sudan IOM South Sudan FAO in South Sudan

Just concluded awareness sessions at St. Bakhita Nursery & Primary School & Bakiwiri Primary School - WES🇸🇸. Students were actively engaged, learning about #GBV , #ChildMarriage , #CSE , #Youthempowerment , and #GBV response. Also, shared the GBV hotline for support. #SouthSudan

Awareness and access to services is critical in ending GBV.
SAADO team in an awareness raising session in the Mankien - Mayom County led by UNMISS and Cordaid South Sudan on the establishment of mobile court in Mayom town. Grateful to UNFPA South Sudan for the support.
@ssox

Resourceful engagement of Ademola Olajide Rep UNFPA 🇸🇸 with Professor Robert Mayom, the Vice Chancellor @UniversityofJuba to strengthen collaboration on youth development, knowledge management, and evidence based policy development/implementation.
@Musharaka4Tanmiya

'Without the deers, impalas, and hyenas, the lion cannot be king of the jungle.' Even the most privileged in society can neither enjoy nor sustain their 'place' in a society that excludes the apparently weak and vulnerable #Musharaka4Tanmiya #beacauseeverybodycounts UNMISS

🚨 Gender-based violence affects almost 1️⃣ in 4️⃣ girls aged 15-19 who have ever been married or had a partner.

Join UNFPA to call for greater efforts to #EndViolence against girls 🙅🏾‍♀️

See the full picture: unf.pa/gbv

#Musharaka4Tanmiya

Hon. Augustino Mayai leads South Sudan's delegation to a regional workshop in Addis Ababa, focusing on enhancing data capacity for the SDG reporting. #2030Agenda #DataDrivenDecisionMaking #VNR

“The youth in #SouthSudan is the largest constituency, & investing in the youth is paramount, as the speaker of the State Transitional Legislative Assembly, I stand ready to partner with UNFPA🇸🇸 for youth empowerment & peace in U/Nile” @Hon. Chuol Dep Kir
#Musharak4Tanmiya

Let's harness the power of sports to build bridges, break down barriers, and create a more peaceful and equitable world for all. ⚽⚽ Together, we can score a victory for peace and gender equality! 🏅🚺

🏆 South Sudan Women's Cup 2023/2024 Edition

UNFPA 🇸🇸 partnered with South Sudan Football Association to support Women's Cup. This is geared towards promoting the development of female sports in 🇸🇸; to promote #GenderEquality , menstrual health management and for girls to fulfil their potential.

3rd Edition of 🏆 South Sudan Women's Cup 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ Group B Juba First Leg

FT

Munuki FC 0️⃣- 0️⃣ Yei Joint Stars FC.
The snakes have failed to bite Super 👑 Queens , Are we going to see the Super Queens 👑 finishing with 🐍 second Leg?
📷 SSFA Women Football UNFPA South Sudan

What next after #ICFGM2023 ?

With less than 6 years to go until 2030, #MenEndFGM is happy to be part of this historical moment intended to get us to the finish line on ending #FGM in #Africa . #MenEndFGM #EndFGM

Let's talk about Comprehensive Sexuality Education
🌟 Knowledge is power & understanding our bodies, relationships & health is key to empowerment. CSE promotes respect, equality, and healthy choices for all. Let's embrace education, and foster a safer, more informed world! #CSE .