🙅 There is no health benefit from female genital mutilation.

#FGM increases the risk of several obstetric, psychological, and sexual and reproductive health complications.
UNFPA joins Shudufhadzo to #EndFGM .

Volunteers make a difference in their communities by being helping hands and active models of change.

Learn more about the role of volunteers in leaving no one behind in this new research paper by UN Volunteers.

🔗unv.org/news/role-volu…

Two UN Volunteers
From two most populous & vibrant countries in Africa🇳🇬🇪🇹

One serving in his country🇪🇹
One crossed borders🇳🇬

Both fueling change at ECA, helping speed progress for the Global Goals & African Union Agenda 2063.

Their story > unv.org/Success-storie…

The UN Women Rwanda Country Office stands in solidarity with the family of our beloved colleague Ms. Zebib Kavuma, ESARO Deputy Regional Director, to mourn & recognize the inspirational life she led as a champion & trailblazer for gender equality.

May she rest in eternal peace🕊️

Soutenons l'investissement dans les sages-femmes.

La couverture universelle des services de santé de la reproduction par les sages-femmes est susceptible de reduire environ 2/3 des décès maternels et néonatals.

#MaterlHealth #SafeBirth UNFPA UNFPA_ESARO

Climate change is not a joke.

It's time to take #climateaction seriously.

#ActNow for the planet.

💡 #DYK Did you know? #FGM has ZERO 0⃣ health benefits and causes lifelong physical and emotional harm.

📢Help spread the word. #EndFGM

UNFPA UNICEF World Health Organization (WHO) UNFPATheGambia World Health Organization (WHO)AFRO Rose Sarr UNFPA_WCARO UNFPA_ESARO Wisal Ahmed

The IUCN WCPA Specialist Group for Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) in Africa is inviting you to the Introduction of Africa's OECMs Expert Working Group through their webinar exploring Africa's OECMs happening May 8, 2024🗓️

Join➡️ engage.iucn.org/group/iucn-wor…

While you #volunteer for a better future, we have you covered from start to finish!

Learn more about the benefits and allowances for UN Volunteers at the start, during and at the end of the volunteer assignments.

👉unv.org/national-unv/y…

انا رفيقك وابن عمك وأنا أخوك
وأنا عضيدك .... لو تجور الليالي

عسانا لا خلى ولا عدم منكم ولا من وجودكم فهد الرقاص سلطان بن نايف خلف بن عبدالله Abadi S A K A L N S 🕸 ســلام||🇱🇾🤍🦅 بنت يوسف 🤍🦅
#سلطان_بن_نايف #قروب_سي

#OurCommonFuture can thrive if we invest in young people from small islands like Tematong - a young girl from #Kiribati who voluntarily leads a UNFPA programme to prevent unintended teenage pregnancies in her community.

Together with UNFPA_LAC & UNFPA_ESARO, we are bringing

Today, UN Women Uganda team, alongside ESARO colleagues, gathered to set off bidding farewell to a dear colleague Zebib Kavuma in Sagala Buwaya, Busiro County, Wakiso District, Central Region, Uganda. Your legacy lives on in our hearts. Rest in peace, Zebib.🌹 #RememberingZebib '

Exciting update from the #CPD as the world marks #ICPD30 🎉African Union ECA UNFPA sustaining their impactful collaboration at #CPD 57, as reaffirmed during the review of the #AADPD10 .
Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ Diene Keita Saturnin EPIE UNFPA_WCARO UNFPA_ESARO UNFPA_ASRO

.WHO African Region & UN Volunteers launched the Africa Women Health Champions initiative to advance the engagement of young African women in public health.

To date, 145+ women have served across 47 countries through the initiative.

Veronica serves in 🇲🇼👇
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Ethiopia🇪🇹 - a unique blend of ancient & modern civilization.

Toily Kurbanov, UNV Executive Coordinator visited the country earlier this month to meet with the government, partners & UN Volunteers.

Here are some captivating visuals from the visit:
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We mourn the loss of Ms. Zebib Kavuma, ESARO Deputy Regional Director. A steadfast champion for gender equality, her work advanced the rights of women and girls in Africa. Her kindness and passion left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Our hearts are with her family. MHSRIP!

🌍🌊 UNFPA's focused efforts in small island developing states are empowering communities and enhancing resilience. Our commitment to health and gender equality is paving the way for sustainable development. #SIDS #GlobalGoals #CPD57

UNV East and Southern Africa UN Volunteers UNDP Kenya UNDP Africa African Union ECA UNICEF Office to the African Union & ECA UNFPA Representation Office to the AU and UNECA UNICEF Africa UNV W&C Africa UNV Arab States #54FacesofAfrica