.@UNinSouthAfrica discussed efforts to accompany South Africa´s just transition to a low-carbon society & strengthen climate change resilience of vulnerable & marginalised communities to ensure no one is left behind. ➡️ @UNDPSouthAfrica@ilo_pretoria#UNEP@UNIDO_SA#WorldBank…
#SouthAfrica is seeing its largest increase of school dropouts in 10yrs since COVID19 school closures according to @DBE_SA. Hoping this #SWOP2022 report can guide interventions & improved coordination among partners in response to this human capital development crisis! @UNFPASA
“Unintended pregnancy esp among young girls is like a runaway fire that is obliterating the future of young girls hindering them to progress and blossom” ~ @sziks
Hon Sihle Zikalala
Premier of Kwazulu-Natal
"Ukuthwala is the organized rape of adolescent girls & young women in this day and age! We will tackle this & the issue of unintended pregnancies through our constitutional mandate" - powerful words from the speaker of the @KznLegislature honorable Boyce 👏 #SWOP2022@UNFPA_ESARO
When individuals can exercise real & informed choice over their health, bodies, & futures, they can contribute to prosperous societies & a more sustainable, equitable & just world. We call on policymakers & leaders to expand choices for women & girls.
#SeeingtheUnseen#SWOP2022
Start #SeeingTheUnseen by joining @UNFPASA@The_DSD@UNFPA_ESARO to call on policymakers & global leaders to expand choices for women & girls.
Watch the launch live on: Facebook: https://t.co/Jaw2GDlRng
You Tube: https://t.co/u3UnV17kZM
#SWOP22#YouthMonth2022
When we set out implementing our 5th Country Programme we prioritised interventions in priority provinces. This week we're convening the Limpopo Provincial Coordinating Forum- looking forward to accelerating the pace to reach our transformative results. #ICPD25@OtpLimpopo
Children have a right to education and to be safe. Comprehensive sexuality education saves lives. #RecommitToESA. Be on the side of children and young people.
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Sex workers continue to be the subject of human rights violations, gender-based violence, ill-treatment by law enforcements and the public as well as severe cases of stigmatization. The Sex Worker Plan launched today is informed by these challenges. #SexWorkIsWork@SA_AIDSCOUNCIL
You still have time to apply for the Junior Clerk consultancy to support @UNFPASA Operations team. Apply before 3 November 2021. For more details: https://t.co/BJRF17er4y
A few weeks ago we inducted a new cohort of young people into the Youth Advisory Panel, when empowered and given the right opportunities, youth are effective drivers of change. #MeaningfulYouthParticipation
Reflecting on the alarming spate of teenage preganacies in SA, @UNFPASA Adolescent and Youth Specialist @PreciousMagogo1. "We will continue to support sound programmes that align with government priorities." @SoulCity_SA@DBE_SA@HealthZA@The_DSD