FGM is a Human Rights Violation: FGM strips girls of their basic rights—to health, life, and freedom from harm. It's not a tradition to uphold; it's a violation to end. 🚫👧 . #EndFGM #HumanRights #ProtectGirls #Unite2EndFGM

@UNFPAEthiopia & KOICA partnered on a project over the past 5 yrs to improve access to #FamilyPlanning & #SRH for youth & women. UNFPA Deputy Rep., Taiwo Oluyomi, thanked Gov't and people of 🇰🇷 for the support urging continued investment in these vital services.

A one-day high-level National Conference on Youth, Peace and Security, co-organized by the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs & @UNFPAEthiopia, was held today under the theme “Youth as Agents of Peace,” involving young people and other stakeholders.

Young people are our future. UNFPA supported 515,045 youth in building life skills, empowering them lead healthier, more informed lives & participate in peace-building (Jul. 2020 to Dec. 2023). Supporting young people today for stronger tomorrow!. #YouthEmpowerment #UNFPAImpact

Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) need comprehensive care. With UNFPA support, 82,055 survivors accessed services, and 164 service delivery points were strengthened to provide the help they need (July 2020 to December 2023). #EndGBV #UNFPAImpact

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage rob girls of their futures. Thanks to UNFPA’s partnerships, 1,764 communities now reject these harmful practices, preventing 7,700 child marriages and 5,500 FGM cases. #EndFGM #ChildMarriage #UNFPAImpact

@UNFPAEthiopia is working with partners to assist survivors of obstetric fistula access safe motherhood services. Read the story of Birke 👇.#Safemotherhoodmonth

UNFPA took part in a high-level meeting attended by H.E. Alemitu Omod, President of Gambella Region, officials of the federal & regional government & rep. of partners &held in Gambella w/ the theme “Quality labor & delivery care for all women for a positive childbirth experience”

@UNFPAEthiopia Ctr’y Rep., Mr. Koffi Kouame, held discussions w/ H.E. Hikma Keyeradin Mohammed, State Minister of Women and Social Affairs, on strengthening sustainable gender data capabilities, including using digital technology, in conflict & climate shocks affected areas in 🇪🇹

Obstetric Fistula can devastate lives, but with UNFPA's help, 5,979 women have received treatment. Also, 212 health facilities now offer comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. #MaternalHealth #UNFPAImpact

Each preventable maternal death is a loss we can’t afford. UNFPA has strengthened 317 public health facilities to improve maternal death reporting and response, working towards a world where no woman dies giving life. #MaternalHealth #UNFPAImpact

@UNFPAEthiopia is supporting provision of lifesaving maternal and neonatal health services in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Read story👇.

@UNFPAEthiopia protected 9.1 million couples through the use of contraceptives in the past 4 years and a 7-year Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan was developed (2020-2023)

The special issue of @UNFPAEthiopia bi-monthly newsletter is out 👇.

Availability of skilled medical professionals, essential medical supplies & equipment is critical for a timely & appropriate care to address major direct causes of maternal death - hemorrhage, sepsis, unsafe abortion, hypertensive disorders & obstructed labor.#Safemotherhoodmonth

RT @UNEthiopia: @UNEthiopia's support for the 15th Theoretical Issues in Sign Language Research (#TISLR15) Int’l Conference has been recogn….

Mr. Koff Kouame, @UNFPAEthiopia Ctr’y Rep. today met in his office Dr. Adelakin Olugbemiga, @UNFPARwanda Ctr’y Rep., where discussion was held on deepening collaboration to advance the mandate of UNFPA in both countries. #PartnershipsForProgress

Empowering youth to gain real-world experience, build skills, and grow professionally through Internship Programme. Together, let's shape the leaders of today & tomorrow!.Daniella, your contribution is valued. #YouthPower #FutureLeaders #CareerOpportunities

@UNFPAEthiopia is supporting maternity waiting homes across Ethiopia that are playing a pivotal function in promoting safe motherhood. Read story of Kebelle👇#Safemotherhoodmonth

Mr. Koffi Kouame, @UNFPAEthiopia Country Representative, underscored the right of women to safe, respectful, and dignified care during labor and childbirth at a high-level event held in Addis Ababa today to commemorate the Safe Motherhood Month.

The event which was organized by the Ministry of Health together with partners as part of the month-long Safe Motherhood campaign was attended by high-level dignitaries and representatives of partners.