Evelyn Matsamura Kiapi

#Writer #Storyteller #Photographer #Artist #GlobalHealth #InternationalDevelopment #Introvert #ILoveDogs #ViewsOfMyOwn.

[UNFPA East and Southern Africa @UNFPA_ESARO]

Midwives are often the first, and sometimes the only, line of care for women and girls.
In East & Southern Africa, investing in midwives isn’t optional. It’s life-saving.
#DayOfTheMidwife #MidwivesSaveLives

[UNFPA @UNFPA]

#Midwives do much more than deliver babies.

They are heroes who:

✅ Prevent unwanted pregnancies
✅ Support survivors of violence
✅ Reduce unnecessary C-sections
✅ Provide sex education

Join @UNFPA to support their life-saving work: https://t.co/MNLFP9nzg1

[Evelyn Matsamura Kiapi @EvelynKiapi]

@ChrisObore1 😭

[Evelyn Matsamura Kiapi @EvelynKiapi]

@DanielLutaaya Can I adopt Hector? I don't mind spoilt dogs☺️

[Katende Erick @FrostProUg]

Today we highlight @limoronnie, an FGM activist whose work in vulnerable and crisis-affected communities reminds us of a profound truth: #EndDigitalViolence
#16DaysOfActivism #WomenUganda2025+

Even in the hardest moments conflict, displacement, poverty ,violence is never justified.
Women and girls deserve safety, dignity, and protection everywhere, especially where systems are weakest and risks are highest.

Limo’s message challenges all of us to look beyond comfort zones and stand with communities where harm is often hidden, normalized, or overlooked.

Take a moment today to learn about integrated SRHR/GBV services that support women and girls in vulnerable and humanitarian settings.

Protection is not optional it is a responsibility. @SwedEnvoyUganda

[UNFPA @UNFPA]

Masculinity doesn’t mean:

❌ being dominant
❌ being in control

Gender equality cannot be achieved without the involvement of men and boys.

See how @UNFPA is working with them to advance gender equality around the world: https://t.co/s3YbMu4pTv

[UNFPA @UNFPA]

#DidYouKnow that girls in conflict zones are 2.5 times more likely than boys to be out of school?

See how girls and young women in refugee camps around the world are creating a more hopeful future with support from @UNFPA: https://t.co/aaLmWXjgWm

#GlobalGoals

[Naguru Teenage Center 🟢 @NaguruC]

We can’t talk about teenage pregnancy and talk about only girls, it takes two to entangle.” ~@GiftMalunga3

Pregnancy isn’t a burden for girls to carry alone, it’s a shared responsibility. Boys must be part of the conversation, the education, and the solution.
#FireplaceWithUNFPARep

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

Every person, regardless of gender, location, income, deserves the right to choose if, when, and how to start a family.

⚖️ Yet, millions still lack the reproductive agency to do so.

This #WorldPopulationDay, let’s recommit to ensuring rights and choices for all.

#WPD2025

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

The puzzle is complete!
This #WorldPopulationDay, @UNFPAUganda, @UNinUganda @1ZuluLeonard, @NLinUganda @FrederiekeQ came together to map out solutions to end #FGM in Uganda.
We’re committed to turning solutions into action to build a future where every young person can thrive!

[UNFPA @UNFPA]

Funding decisions may change, but our life-saving mission does not!

@UNFPA—the @UN sexual and reproductive health agency—is committed to delivering on its promise to women and girls.

Learn more: https://t.co/3hPt5ESy3L

#FundUNFPA

[Diene Keita @unfpachief]

The defunding of @UNFPA by the US Government will have devastating consequences for women in the most crisis-affected places.

We will continue to work tirelessly under our mandate to deliver on our collective promise to women and girls around the world: https://t.co/cBz8ugr9Nf

[United Nations @UN]

Midwives are key to ending preventable maternal & newborn deaths.

Yet, the world faces an acute shortage of these essential providers.

On Monday's #DayoftheMidwife, see how @UNFPA works to train & support midwives: https://t.co/DRqDb2fYb0

[UNFPA @UNFPA]

💪 #Refugee girls in #Kenya are finding strength and resilience through #taekwondo.

See how these @UNFPA-supported martial arts lessons offer a vital safe space amidst challenging circumstances: https://t.co/fmT1a8sUvV

🗞 @Guardian

[Evelyn Matsamura Kiapi @EvelynKiapi]

Thank you!. And the little boys at the exit playing games with our parking tickets.

[UNFPA @UNFPA]

⚠ Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy and childbirth.

A new @UNFPA report shows how aid cuts are hindering access to essential maternal healthcare. Learn more: https://t.co/gJAyvvkbZe

✍ @rebeccasmt, @HagopianAlicja
🗞 @Independent

​​#WorldHealthDay #CPD58

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

Are you or someone you know is living with obstetric fistula? Here's an opportunity to receive FREE corrective surgery. @UNFPAUganda in partnership with @MinofHealthUG @MarieStopesUg, @Busoga_Kingdom are conducting a free Camp in Namayingo District. Funded by @IcelandinUganda

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

Happening today. Have you registered yet? 69th Commission On The Status of Women #CSW69 Side Event

Date: March 13, 2025
Time: 10 am (NY Time)
Registration in advance:
For physical participation: https://t.co/X1ivW4oKwj
For online participation: https://t.co/uEq0mnGUDf

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[Evelyn Matsamura Kiapi @EvelynKiapi]

@1996Racheal @SheLeadsAfrica Congratulations!

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

This #InternationalWomensDay, I want to highlight a deep injustice faced by women and girls - their vulnerability to HIV.

In Africa, adolescent girls & young women are 3x more likely to be newly infected with HIV than men & boys the same age.

But when we support girls and enable them to complete secondary school, we keep them safer from HIV, from teenage pregnancy, from violence, from child marriage.

HIV programmes for women & girls need to be fully funded and expanded.

They must be able to choose the prevention and treatment tools that meet their specific needs.

This includes new prevention tools - such as the new long-acting injectable HIV prevention technologies.

HIV is a feminist issue and we cannot wait any longer for gender equality!

#ForAllWomenAndGirls
#ChoiceManifesto
#WomensDay
#IWD2025
👉🏾 https://t.co/2rwoYieVsm