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14 February 2025
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Guinea-Bissau Reactivates Gender Thematic Group to Strengthen Women's Equality and Rights
Bissau, 14 de fevereiro de 2024 - O Ministério da Mulher, Família e Solidariedade Social, em parceria com o Fundo das Nações Unidas para a População (UNFPA), reativou hoje o Grupo…
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06 February 2025
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Guinea Bissau strengthening alliances and building movements for the elimination of FGM
Bafata, Guinea-Bissau – February 6, 2025 – Guinea-Bissau marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with a powerful and inspiring event in…
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31 January 2025
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Counting on the Future: Guinea-Bissau Prepares for its First Digital Census
Guinea-Bissau is on the cusp of a historic moment. For the first time, the nation is preparing to conduct a fully digital census, a groundbreaking initiative that promises to…
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27 January 2025
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A Ripple of Change: 63 Communities in Guinea-Bissau Stand Against FGM
In the heart of Guinea-Bissau, a profound transformation is taking place. Across the regions of Gabu and Bafata, a powerful movement is gaining momentum, as communities are…
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22 September 2024
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A Beacon of Hope for Remote Communities in Guinea-Bissau: Mobile Clinics Launch a New Era of Accessibility
In Guinea-Bissau, where access to healthcare can be a daunting experiment, the dusty roads winding through the remote villages of Guinea-Bissau have long been a barrier to…
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16 September 2024
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A Summer of Empowerment: How Youth Camps in Guinea-Bissau Are Shaping a Brighter Future
Every summer, a transformation takes place. As schools close their doors, a wave of excitement sweeps through the nation as youth organizations, supported by the United Nations…
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14 June 2024
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Validation Workshop for the Concept and Roadmap of the Social Register for Guinea-Bissau
The Ministry of Women, Family and Social Solidarity (MMFSS), through the General Directorate of Social and Solidarity Services (DGISS), in partnership with the United Nations…
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28 May 2024
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Menstrual hygiene: Health and well-being of girls and women
Menstrual poverty affects thousands of girls and women around the world, particularly in developing countries like Guinea-Bissau. May 28, International Menstrual Dignity Day,…
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08 March 2024
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Women’s Day 2024
A peaceful and prosperous future depends on the empowerment of women and girls. Thirty years ago, at the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, 179…
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