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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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08 February 2024
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Theatre Caravan Steers Conversation on Gender-Based Violence in Guinea Bissau
In a ground-breaking initiative, the Ministry of Social Action, Family, and Promotion of Women, in collaboration with UNFPA leading the UN, and civil society partners, organised a…
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01 November 2023
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African Youth Day 2023
As part of the celebration of African Youth Day, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, through the Youth Institute, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund …
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