What future do girls dream of? Sharon from 🇿🇦 shares her vision this #DayOfTheGirl. Let's make it a reality! Young women are claiming their right to participate in economic, social & political spaces. #InvestInGirls #FutureIsFemale #EmpowerGirls UNFPA South Africa UNFPA East and Southern Africa

Adolescent girls have the right to navigate their journey towards adulthood in an enabling and empowering environment and to be protected from violence and harmful practices. This #DayOfTheGrl AfriYAN Tanzania reminds us of this!

We are overcoming our technical challenges 💪 please join us here for our ThriveTogether X Space on #YouthLedInnovation in #MentalHealth & #SRHR! Join us as we explore how young people are shaping a brighter future for Africa. 📷 #YouthConnekt2024

🔥 Happening now! UNFPA country offices are gathered to chart the course for the Youth Programme in East & Southern Africa! We're deep in discussions, analyzing 2024's wins, sharing evaluation insights, and forging a path towards a sustainable future. 💪 #YouthEmpowerment

With less than 6 years to the SDGs timeline, there are some strategic shifts that are needed. UNFPA East and Southern Africa Deputy Regional Director, Ms Chinwe Ogbonna during her opening remarks at the UNFPA SYP coordination session with NL Embassy in Maputo Swiss Development and Cooperation

Strategic foresight in insights is essential! We must anticipate the future, not just understand the present. Analyzing #SRHR trends aids in designing interventions for youth. Reflecting on #SYP programme with UNFPA ESA Country Offices & donors NL Embassy in Maputo & Swiss Development and Cooperation

SYP invests in research for menstrual health, reducing teenage pregnancy & ending child marriage. We're equipping healthcare providers to meet #SRHR needs of young people with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity. Reflecting on programme with donors @Swissdevcoop & NL Embassy in Maputo.

As part of the review and planning for the SYP programme, the UNFPA ESA country teams engaged stakeholders and beneficiaries of the SYP programme in Kwanyuswa, Kwa-Zulu Natal - @Halley Stott Clinic; @Maqhutshana Senior Secondary School & KwaNyuswa TVET College. #youthempowerment

UNFPA_ESARO countries are stepping up! Exciting discussions on support tools for adolescents & young people. This is a game changer for improving their health and well-being in East and Southern Africa. Learning from experiences of countries who implement these models.

This Africa Youth Day, we share with you how Atupele Ngonga of 🇲🇼 has been able to realise her potential through the SYP programme funded by NL Embassy in Maputo & Swiss Development and Cooperation youtu.be/9yV3GwgBaRw #YouthEmpowerment UNFPA East and Southern Africa UNFPA Malawi

#AfricaYouthDay is a reminder that youth-friendly services are essential! Demand access to the support young people need to thrive. #AYD2024 #YouthEmpowerment UNFPA East and Southern Africa @UNFPATANZANIA

This #AfricaYouthDay, Getrude Clement, General Secretary of the Youth Advisory Panel UNFPA Tanzania reminds African leaders of the importance of youth involvement in decision making. #YouthEmpowerment

Join UNFPA as we engage YouthConnekt Africa 2024: •#SRHR Service Provision •Hacklab Pitch Event •Youth Networking Event •High-level Plenary Elevating Youth Health & Well-being for a Brighter Africa ⭐️ #YouthInnovation UNFPA East and Southern Africa Safeguard Young People Programme

"The intersection of #Climatechange & #SRHR is both a challenge and a vital opportunity for change to empower young people and women, amplifying the voices of those most impacted and capable of driving lasting solutions" -UNFPA🇷🇼 Rep. Dr. O. Adelakin #ClimateChangeHacklab

🧭Towards high-quality & high standards in evaluation! In 2024, UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office has raised the bar for #evaluation quality with an enhanced quality assurance & assessment system This new guidance sets a higher standard & threshold for UNFPA eval quality🔽 unfpa.org/admin-resource…

Investing in girls transforms Africa’s future. When adolescent girls stay in school, they gain education & skills, unlocking financial independence & healthier choices. Reducing teen pregnancy creates a ripple effect—stronger families, resilient communities, thriving economies.

👩🏾‍⚕️🧑🏾‍⚕️ Midwives do more than birth, Midwives provide holistic care. From family planning to personalized support during childbirth, midwives prevent complications and ensure better experiences for women and babies. #DayOfTheMidwife #MidwiferyCare #HolisticCare

Midwives do more than birth, midwives provide holistic care. From family planning to personalized support during childbirth, midwives prevent complications and ensure better experiences for women and babies. Happy International Day of the Midwife

Have you registered for our next webinar yet? It happens tomorrow Wednesday 4 June 2023 as part of the #Glocal2025 initiative. Dr Candice Morkel head of IPDET Evaluation Training will talk about the role of Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs) in shaping Africa’s evaluation

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