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May 20, 2026

Sokoto: CADI, UNFPA train district heads to tackle GBV, boost health access

CADI, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, has trained 87 district heads in Sokoto State on addressing harmful social norms.

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April 23, 2026

UNODC moves to strengthen justice for gender-based violence victims

Mr Toure called for stronger institutional coordination and sustained efforts to place victims at the centre of interventions.

UNODC logo and displaced women in Borno State
February 18, 2026

Conflict, instability making pregnancy increasingly dangerous worldwide: WHO

In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Mothers with babies
February 18, 2026

Nearly two-thirds of maternal deaths occur in war-prone countries: WHO

Nearly two-thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, a report released on Tuesday by WHO and partners has shown.

Pregnant Women
October 16, 2025

Guterres outlines proposals to strengthen UN’s effectiveness

“My vision for the United Nations system is clear: Entities that work together as one, to deliver better,” said Mr Guterres.

United Nations HQ
July 25, 2025

UNFPA delivers family planning contraceptives to Bauchi

The items, valued at N50 million, included injectables and Implanon.

Implanon
July 8, 2025

UNFPA facilitates 10 deliveries, 187 antenatal care visits at Benue IDP camp

Mr Onoja stated that 187 pregnant women visited the UNFPA women and girls’ safe space and clinic for antenatal care.

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June 19, 2025

Sokoto govt calls for sustained family planning efforts

Faruku Wurno, commissioner for health, made the appeal on Thursday in Sokoto during a cascading training for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception providers.

Women with babies in Sokoto hospital
February 28, 2025

Kano receives family planning materials from UNFPA

The United Nations Population Fund has handed family planning materials to the Kano government.

Family planning materials; UNFPA
November 29, 2024

UNFPA reiterates commitment to ending violence against women, girls

The UNFPA chief also highlighted the importance of engaging men and boys in interrupting patterns of violence and changing harmful attitudes.

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