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30 November 2022
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UNFPA Directors meet in Sierra Leone for a strategic review of the agency’s programs in West and Central Africa

UNFPA Directors meet in Sierra Leone for a strategic review of the agency’s programs in West and Central Africa

Freetown, Sierra Leone, 30 November 2022 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sierra Leone from 28-30 November hosted a high-level delegation... Read more

24 November 2022
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Stakeholders meet to develop Sierra Leone’s FP2030 commitments

Stakeholders meet to develop Sierra Leone’s FP2030 commitments

FREETOWN, 24 November 2021- With support from UNFPA, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation held a stakeholders consultative meeting at The Place... Read more

17 November 2022
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UNFPA, implementing partners review 2022 performance

UNFPA, implementing partners review 2022 performance

UNFPA on 17 November concluded an annual review of its Country Programme alongside its implementing partners. The review took stock of the results... Read more

15 November 2022
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In Bo, southern Sierra Leone, Francess Johnny contributes in reducing maternal mortality

“Helping a woman to deliver safely gives me satisfaction”- Midwife Francess Johnny

“I often get a sense of satisfaction going home after work reflecting on the safe deliveries I perform saving the lives of both the mother and baby... Read more

11 October 2022
Statement
 We must act with urgency and commitment to end child marriage.

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl

Today, as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, how many ten-year-old girls are able to look forward to realizing... Read more

26 September 2022
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Minister Manty Tarawalli participates in UN panel on claiming bodily autonomy to achieve sexual and reproductive health and rig

Minister Manty Tarawalli addresses UNFPA General Assembly side event on bodily autonomy to achieve sexual and reproductive health and rights

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 26 September- At a side event of the 77th UN General Assembly meeting in New York, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and... Read more

24 September 2022
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Sierra Leone gets 136 certified midwives with UNFPA, FCDO support

Sierra Leone graduates 136 midwives with UNFPA, FCDO support

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 24 September 2022 – A total of 136 state certified midwives on Saturday 24 September graduated at a ceremony held by the... Read more

1 September 2022
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UNFPA, implementing partners undertake midyear performance review of 2022 workplan

UNFPA, implementing partners review midyear performance

UNFPA, on 1 September met with its implementing partners for a midyear review of performance of its Country Programme in Freetown

30 August 2022
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Madam Patricia Bah, Coordinator of the National Secretariat for the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy and Child Marriage, Mr. Charl

Stakeholders convene to advance community engagement on Comprehensive Sexuality Education

Freetown, 30 August 2022- The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid, on 30 August 2022,... Read more

27 August 2022
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Government, UN agencies conduct joint monitoring visit to communities supported by UN Peace-Building Fund

Government, UN agencies conduct joint monitoring visit to communities supported by UN Peace-Building Fund

Freetown, Sierra Leone, 27 August 2022 - The Country Representatives of FAO, UNFPA and UNDP together with the Minister of Youth Affairs and the... Read more

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