UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office

06/07/2026

The future we want: where a woman’s chance of survival does not depend on where she lives, the facility she reaches, or whether she has the right medicine.

Hear from ​UNFPA East and Southern Africa, EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 & SADC on why financing maternal health must be at the heart of .

👉https://esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/surviving-childbirth-shouldnt-be-matter-luck-why-financing-life-saving-maternal-health

29/05/2026

We teamed up with .monde and for an unforgettable Menstrual Hygiene Day Fun Run. The goal? Normalizing the conversation, shattering period taboos, and reminding the world that a period-friendly world requires everyone to act together. 🤝🔴

20/05/2026

Celebrating this incredible milestone for our Global Champion for Women and Girls, Shudufhadzo Musida () 🎓

Her achievement is more than personal, it is a powerful reminder that when young women and girls are supported to pursue their education and bodily autonomy, to lead with purpose, they don’t just succeed, they shape the future.

07/01/2026

“I hid my pain because everyone around me said it was normal,” Olivia Albert, a 19-year-old survivor from Tarime, recalls.
“But deep down, I knew what I experienced was not something any girl should go through.”

Her healing began when she joined a community dialogue facilitated by UNFPA’s partners. Hearing other survivors speak openly helped her realise she was not alone and gave her the courage to speak as well.

Stories like Olivia’s remind us that change begins when silence is broken, and survivors are met with understanding, support, and care.

17/12/2025

🌍 Human rights are the heartbeat of change. Protecting dignity and choice is the foundation of a just, peaceful society. Read more on how we can protect dignity and human rights: https://unf.pa/3D8Bfy5

By Lydia Zigomo , Regional Director, UNFPA East and Southern Africa