UNFPA Zambia
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Delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
Honored to join @mohzambiahq in adapting EmONC framework modules & developing data tools for the upcoming National EmONC Assessment. In 2024, @unfpazambia trained 120 providers in EmONC & supported 50 nurses to become midwives—boosting skilled birth attendance. With @unfpaesaro
🇿🇲 The @UNZambia is conducting a 3-day training for 30 Ward Development Committees in #Solwezi on Gender-Responsive Budgeting to support local #SDGs action. Participants include 13 women & 17 men from 3 wards, representing their communities.
Beneath the wisdom of tradition, Isoka’s step forward was affirmed. A warm engagement with Senior Chief Kafwimbi showed how traditional leadership can shape a Zambia where women and girls are safe, heard & empowered. With support from @IrelandinZambia. #SpotlightEndViolence
With support from @SwedeninZM , @UNFPAZambia is providing durable, reusable @AFRIpads to women and girls in drought-affected areas. This ensures they have reliable access to #menstrualhealth during challenging times. #MenstrualHygiene #DroughtResponse #LeavingNoOneBehind
Cultural influences play a significant role in #menstrualhealth. From product preferences to availability, cultural factors shape the experience. We must understand and address these cultural elements. esaro.unfpa.org/en/publication… #MenstrualHygiene
#Safeguarding from #SEA is non-negotiable! Thanks to @SwedeninZambia! @UNFPAZambia @mohzambia & @clzambia provide dedicated 'Grievance Desks' during mobile clinic interventions. Call Report abuse via 993 or 116 toll free lines With @AFRIpads #DoNoHarm #LeavingNoOneBehind
On this #WorldPopulationDay, UNFPA Zambia was honoured to join @mofnpzambia @SAFAIDSzambia @MarieStopes #Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world” #WorldPopulationDay #MyBodyIsMyOwn #BodilyAutonomy With @UNFPA_ESARO
Advocating for Stronger health financing for Eastern Province! @UNFPAZambia with @mohzambia Eastern PHO, Katete DHO, & local gov aheld a pre-MTEF meeting. Aim: boost domestic health funding. Plans will inform next week's Provincial MTEF. #Partnerships for sustainable health.
Changing the face of #SRHR! For Kennedy 22, joining a @UNFPA_SYP group thru @SAFAIDSzambia in Oct '24 changed everything. Now, men & boys are breaking taboos & leading change. Thanks to @swissdevcoop & @NLinMozambique With @UNFPA_ESARO Read his story unf.pa/4lAlaCc
Reflecting on the week’s achievements, @UNFPAZambia with @MCDSS_ZAMBIA @clzambia @unicefzambia @ngocc_gender @YwcaCouncil @childline Int recommitment to bridging gaps & promoting the complementarity interventions between GBV and child protection #LeavinNoOneBehind #SafeSpaces
Proud to join #IC2025 in Zambia with @clzambia and @CHILDLINE1098 with @MCDSS_ZAMBIA . We led a side event & key discussions on GBV, emergencies & harmful practices. Children at the centre, always. #ChildrenAtTheCentre With @UNFPA_ESARO #ChildProtection #MentalHealth #SafeSpaces
Today we joined 11th Intl Child Helplines Conference launch by @MCDSS_ZAMBIA! With @SwedeninZambia funds @UNFPAZambia support @clzambia interventions in drought-hit areas during mobile clinics addressing 1190 #GBV #childmarriage calls ReportAbuse on116 @unicefzambia @bflowmusic
@UNFPAZambia was part of mainstreaming disability-inclusion in addressing GBV & realizing SRHR workshop on the National Policy on Persons with Disability, its Implementation Plan & Guidelines. #DisabilityInclusion #SRHR #LeavingNoOneBehind @ZAPD_HQ @ilolusaka @UNZambia @UN_GDF
Today @UNFPAZambia was part of the mainstreaming disability-inclusion in addressing GBV & realizing SRHR workshop on the National Policy on Persons with Disability its Implementation Plan & Guidelines #DisabilityInclusion #SRHR #LeavingNoOneBehind @ZAPD_HQ @UNZambia @ilolusaka
This #DayoftheAfricanChild, @UNFPAZambia we reaffirm our call to #endharmfulpractices against girls. Through #GAPS (2022–2024) with support from @SwedeninZM girls graduated from Safe Spaces — 53.8% were aged 10–14. With @UNFPA_ESARO @YwcaCouncil @LifeLineZambia
Happening Now! The @UnitedNationsinZambia #RAPHIZ Joint Mid-Term Review & Strategic Programme Alignment Workshop is in full swing! A joint catalytic effort by @UNFPAZambia @UNICEFZambia @WHO_Africa @UNAIDS_ESA with @SwedeninZambia support. #empoweradolescents #SRHR.
Over 36 per cent of women and girls in #Zambia have experienced physical violence since the age of 15. #SpotlightInitiative has launched in Zambia with support from @IrelandinZambia, @UN agencies and the Government of @Zambia to #EVAWG. Learn more: shorturl.at/U7ZER
Spotlight Initiative launches in Zambia to #EVAWG. Actor Chungu Chintelelwe shared her story to break the silence on #GBV & marital rape. Supported by the Government, #UN agencies, and Embassy of Ireland. Full story: shorturl.at/U7ZER #SpotlightInitiative #EndGBV #Zambia
Today, the Health Cooperating Partners Group (HCP) Represented by the @UNFPAZambia Deputy Rep @AnnaHolmstromTZ participated in the @mohzambia National Planning Launch for 2026 to 2028 Medium Term Budget Plan & 2026 Budget Meeting. #InvestingInBuildingResilientHealthSystems.
Revolutionizing #CondomAccess! In 2024 @unfpazambia with @mohzambiahq & NAC implemented the Expanded People Centered last mile community based condom distribution prog. 382 hotspots mapped 400 volunteers trained & 2M condom pieces delivered beyond health facilities #SexualHealth
@unfpazambia honored to participate in the validation meeting for Zambia's first National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (UNSCR 1325) led by @GenderDivision. With @unicefzambia @undpzambia, @DMMUZambia and Men and Women in Uniform #WomenPeaceSecurity #UNSCR1325
