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Menstrual health is a human right. Yet, millions lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities. On Wednesday's #MenstrualHygieneDay & every day, UNFPA works to improve menstrual health, ensuring dignity for all. unfpa.org/events/menstru…

Menstrual health is a human right.

Yet, millions lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities.

On Wednesday's #MenstrualHygieneDay &amp; every day, <a href="/UNFPA/">UNFPA</a> works to improve menstrual health, ensuring dignity for all. unfpa.org/events/menstru…
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Today is #MenstrualHygieneDay. Imagine a world where menstruation is never a barrier. We are working to build a #PeriodFriendlyWorld for all. Join @‌UNFPA and pledge for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld for all girls. #MenstrualHygieneDay #EndStigma

Today is #MenstrualHygieneDay.
Imagine a world where menstruation is never a barrier. We are working to build a #PeriodFriendlyWorld for all.
Join @‌UNFPA and pledge for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld for all girls.
#MenstrualHygieneDay #EndStigma
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Ensuring access to period products is just one step towards a world where dignity and understanding prevail. Always remember that access to menstrual products is fundamental for women's and girls' health and dignity.

Ensuring access to period products is just one step towards a world where dignity and understanding prevail.

Always remember that access to menstrual products is fundamental for women's and girls' health and dignity.
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🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 Everyone has a role to play in building a #PeriodFriendlyWorld – no one should be left behind. This #MenstrualHygieneDay, join @‌UNFPA—the @un sexual and reproductive health agency—to tell the world that periods are a natural part of life:unf.pa/mh

🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 Everyone has a role to play in building a #PeriodFriendlyWorld – no one should be left behind.

This #MenstrualHygieneDay, join @‌UNFPA—the @un sexual and reproductive health agency—to tell the world that periods are a natural part of life:unf.pa/mh
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Botswana’s journey demonstrates that with integrated services, community engagement, and strong partnerships, it is possible to move towards an AIDS-free generation. Read more here 👉shorturl.at/Yghhl

Botswana’s journey demonstrates that with integrated services, community engagement, and strong partnerships, it is possible to move towards an AIDS-free generation.
Read more here 👉shorturl.at/Yghhl
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Human rights are for everyone, everywhere — no matter who you are or whom you love. This Pride Month is an opportunity to stand up for equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTIQ+ people everywhere: unfe.org via UN Free & Equal

Human rights are for everyone, everywhere — no matter who you are or whom you love.

This Pride Month is an opportunity to stand up for equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTIQ+ people everywhere: unfe.org

via <a href="/free_equal/">UN Free & Equal</a>
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Human rights are for everyone, everywhere — no matter who you are or whom you love. This #PrideMonth is an opportunity to stand up for equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTIQ+ people everywhere.

Human rights are for everyone, everywhere — no matter who you are or whom you love.  
This #PrideMonth is an opportunity to stand up for equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTIQ+ people everywhere.
Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Botswana (@ukrinbots) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ambassador of Ukraine 🇺🇦 met with UNFPA Botswana Coordinator Ms. Tlangelani Shilubane-Pietersen. Discussed reducing inequalities through youth empowerment, protecting women & children, & using tech for better access to services. Committed to fostering inclusive development.

Ambassador of Ukraine 🇺🇦 met with <a href="/UNFPABotswana/">UNFPA Botswana</a>   Coordinator Ms. Tlangelani Shilubane-Pietersen. Discussed reducing inequalities through youth empowerment, protecting women &amp; children, &amp; using tech for better access to services. Committed to fostering inclusive development.
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Following the transfer of asylum-seekers & refugees from the Francistown Centre for Illegal Immigrants to the Dukwi refugee camp, UN agencies were on the ground to welcome the newcomers and review safeguarding mechanisms, to ensure safety and security for women and girls!

Following the transfer of asylum-seekers &amp; refugees from the Francistown Centre for Illegal Immigrants to the Dukwi refugee camp, UN agencies were on the ground to welcome the newcomers and review safeguarding mechanisms, to ensure safety and security for women and girls!
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UNFPA Botswana Head of Office paid a courtesy call to the Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Dithapelo Keorapetse. She reaffirmed support to Parliament on areas that are within the UNFPA's mandate. The speaker stressed the need to build capacity of the Members of Parliament.

<a href="/UNFPABotswana/">UNFPA Botswana</a> Head of Office paid a courtesy call to the Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Dithapelo Keorapetse. She reaffirmed support to Parliament on areas that are within the UNFPA's mandate. The speaker stressed the need to build capacity of the Members of Parliament.
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Join us for the CEDAW Watch Party on 27 June 2025, 10am to learn more about Botswana's efforts & updates, as the country will be making representations! 📺Watch online: shorturl.at/YlBTf 📚Read the reports here: shorturl.at/9r9Vn #GenderEquality #EndDiscrimination

Join us for the CEDAW Watch Party on 27 June 2025, 10am to learn more about Botswana's efforts &amp; updates, as the country will be making representations!

📺Watch online: shorturl.at/YlBTf

📚Read the reports here: shorturl.at/9r9Vn

#GenderEquality #EndDiscrimination
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We teamed up with the Ministries of Youth & Gender Affairs, Health, Botswana Police & the Directorate of Public Prosecution on a weeklong training for traditional leaders aimed at accelerating progress towards gender equality, ending GBV, & advancing #SRHR shorturl.at/TFAlT

We teamed up with the Ministries of Youth &amp; Gender Affairs, Health, Botswana Police &amp; the Directorate of Public Prosecution on a weeklong training for traditional leaders aimed at accelerating progress towards gender equality, ending GBV, &amp; advancing #SRHR
shorturl.at/TFAlT
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Botswana's incredible! 🇧🇼 First high-burden country in Africa to achieve WHO Gold Tier in eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission. An AIDS-free generation IS possible. Learn how: esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/fewer-… #HIVPrevention #BotswanaSuccess

Botswana's incredible! 🇧🇼 First high-burden country in Africa to achieve WHO Gold Tier in eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission. An AIDS-free generation IS possible. 

Learn how: esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/fewer-… 

#HIVPrevention #BotswanaSuccess
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Botswana's vertical HIV transmission rate now 1.2%! 👏 This success proves sustained investment in #SRHR & public health works. Other nations, take note! [Success Story] esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/fewer-… #InvestInHealth #SRHR4All #HIVResponse

Botswana's vertical HIV transmission rate now 1.2%! 👏 This success proves sustained investment in #SRHR &amp; public health works. 

Other nations, take note! 

[Success Story] esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/fewer-…

#InvestInHealth #SRHR4All #HIVResponse
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Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women 🔹 Praise #Botswana for ratifying the Maputo Protocol 🔹 Raise concerns about gender-based violence and women’s political representation @UNTreatybodies Our summary: buff.ly/2MMHFKw

Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women 
🔹 Praise #Botswana for ratifying the Maputo Protocol
🔹 Raise concerns about gender-based violence and women’s political representation 

@UNTreatybodies

Our summary: buff.ly/2MMHFKw
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Fewer babies acquiring HIV! ❤️ Botswana's push to eliminate mother-to-child transmission means healthier futures & stronger families. This is hope in action. esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/fewer-… @unfpabotswana #ChildHealth #HIVZero #Hope #srhr4all

Fewer babies acquiring HIV! ❤️ Botswana's push to eliminate mother-to-child transmission means healthier futures &amp; stronger families. 

This is hope in action. esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/fewer-…

@unfpabotswana 

#ChildHealth #HIVZero #Hope #srhr4all
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A warm welcome to the new UN Botswana Resident Coordinator Ms. Wenyan Yang! The UNFPA Botswana team had a fruitful engagement exploring stronger collaboration to advance gender equality, youth empowerment, and SRHR. Excited for the journey ahead! #UNBotswana #DeliveringAsOne

A warm welcome to the new <a href="/UN_Botswana/">UN Botswana</a> Resident Coordinator Ms. Wenyan Yang! The <a href="/UNFPABotswana/">UNFPA Botswana</a> team had a fruitful engagement exploring stronger collaboration to advance gender equality, youth empowerment, and SRHR. Excited for the journey ahead!

#UNBotswana #DeliveringAsOne
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Investing in sexual and reproductive health (#SRHR): âś… Empowers women and girls. âś… Fuels economic growth. That's why UNFPA is advocating to #InvestInWomen. Learn more: unf.pa/3HXkb0a #FinancingOurFuture #FFD4

Investing in sexual and reproductive health (#SRHR):

âś… Empowers women and girls.
âś… Fuels economic growth.

That's why <a href="/UNFPA/">UNFPA</a> is advocating to #InvestInWomen.

Learn more: unf.pa/3HXkb0a 

#FinancingOurFuture #FFD4
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📣 UNFPA keeps achieving excellent results for women and girls—with our donors' support. In 2024, we prevented: 🟠 39K maternal deaths 🟠 18M unintended pregnancies Amid funding cuts in 2025, our #PartnersAtCore are even more crucial. See our impact: unf.pa/ar2024

📣 <a href="/UNFPA/">UNFPA</a> keeps achieving excellent results for women and girls—with our donors' support.

In 2024, we prevented:
đźź  39K maternal deaths
đźź  18M unintended pregnancies

Amid funding cuts in 2025, our #PartnersAtCore are even more crucial.

See our impact: unf.pa/ar2024
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“Delivering as one is the future” – our RC Wenyan Yang in her first townhall meeting with UN Botswana staff reiterated the importance of working better together to accelerate progress on the SDGs and deliver for the people of Botswana.

“Delivering as one is the future” – our RC Wenyan Yang in her first townhall meeting with UN Botswana staff reiterated the importance of working better together to accelerate progress on the SDGs and deliver for the people of Botswana.