UNFPA Safeguard Young People Programme

10/06/2026

Menstruation is a natural biological process, with knowledge and support, a spot of blood in your underwear is not cause for alarm, it is just a sign of time passing. Yet, for many without knowledge or access to information on menstruation

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Celebrating Mothers

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Diene KeitaAs dozens of countries around the world – from Peru to Japan – mark Mother’s Day this month, these moments invite us to honour and celebrate the strength and resilience of mothers everywhere.

05/05/2026

We honour and celebrate midwives on this

On International Day of the Midwife, the case for one million more 5 May, the world marks the International Day of the Midwife. This year's call is clear: One Million More Midwives.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day.
Let us define what equality means for ourselves, our communities and our world and work towards realizing that definition.

08/03/2026

In order for women and girls to exercise their most basic rights – including the right to make decisions about their own bodies – they must have equitable access to justice. Yet many justice systems are failing them. In fact, women

03/03/2026

LUSAKA — When a young person facing gender-based violence or abuse dials a hotline in the middle of the night, the calm voice that answers can become the bridge between fear and a future

18/02/2026

Delegates of the Regional Steering Committee visited key intervention sites in Lusaka to witness how catalytic support is transforming lives for adolescents and young people.

With youth making up 40% of Lusaka’s population, the need for integrated sexual and reproductive health services has never been more critical. We are proud to highlight our partners who are bridging these gaps:

Lifeline/Childline Zambia: Operating 24/7 toll-free helplines - childline 116 and Lifeline 933 to provide psychosocial support and combat gender-based violence (GBV).

YWCA Zambia: A sanctuary for survivors, offering a multi-sectoral approach to recovery—from legal advice to mental health services at their Drop-In Centre.

TIKO-Lusaka (Kalikiliki Ecosystem): A tech-enabled model using digital tracking and "Tiko Miles" to incentivize healthy behaviors and connect youth to quality healthcare.

These visits showcase the power of innovative financing and community ownership in building a sustainable future for Zambia's youth.
Thanks to UNFPA Zambia for supporting these partners' efforts.

15/12/2025

08/12/2025

Investing in the health, well-being and empowerment of young people is key to unlocking the demographic dividend. Need to accelerate action on the & scale up efforts to ensure every young person has the opportunity to thrive.