United Nations Population Fund

United Nations Population Fund — organization reporting on youth health, teenage pregnancy, and reproductive challenges in Namibia.

2019-07-032026-08-21

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July 2026
29 JulInformanté
United Nations Population Fund launched the report Lives, Choices and Futures on young people's aspirations and decisions about relationships and parenthood
Source
“A key highlight of the commemoration was the launch of UNFPA's report, Lives, Choices and Futures: What Young People Want and What Shapes Their Decisions About Relationships and Parenthood, which examines the aspirations of more than 108,000 young adults aged 18 to 39 across 73 countries and territories.”
Namibia highlights youth aspirations, teenage pregnancy prevention on World Population Day
27 JulWindhoek Observer
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Namibia revealed 19% of women aged 15–19 have begun childbearing
Source
“The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Namibia on Thursday revealed estimates that 19% of women aged 15–19 have already begun childbearing, with some regions recording significantly higher levels, highlighting persistent inequalities affecting adolescent girls.”
Teenage pregnancy threatens Namibia’s youth dividend
June 2026
21 JunThe Namibian
United Nations Population Fund facilitated interactive sessions on sustainable development goals and global agreements
Source
“During interactive sessions officials from the United Nations Population Fund and the resident coordinator's office facilitated, pupils discussed the sustainable developent goals, the principle of 'Leave No One Behind' and the 'Pact for the Future', a global agreement adopted in 2024 to strengthen international cooperation on sustainable development, peace, technology and inclusive participation.”
UN challenges 140 Windhoek pupils to drive change
18 JunWindhoek Observer
United Nations Population Fund conducted studies estimating 18.4% of Namibian girls marry before age 18
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“Studies conducted by the ministry of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) estimate that 18.4% of girls in Namibia marry or enter unions before the age of 18, with the highest prevalence recorded in Kavango East and Kavango West, followed by Kunene and Zambezi regions.”
Early childhood marriage continues to trap girls in cycle of poverty
April 2026
22 AprNamibian Sun
United Nations Population Fund provides additional support including dignity kits and capacity-building initiatives
Source
“While the shelters are fully government-funded, partners such as the United Nations Population Fund provide additional support, including dignity kits and capacity-building initiatives.”
N$1m budget and limited beds strain GBV shelters
February 2026
5 FebThe Namibian
the United Nations Population Fund has had to close mother and baby clinics
Source
“In Afghanistan, which has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world, the United Nations Population Fund has had to close mother and baby clinics.”
UN risks ‘imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns
December 2025
10 DecThe Namibian
United Nations Population Fund called for inclusion of digital violence in laws and policies
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“The United Nations Population Fund has called for the inclusion of digital violence in laws and policies to ensure it is taken seriously like other crimes.”
Namibia urged to criminalise digital violence as online abuse of women rises
October 2025
27 OctThe Namibian
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is advised on sexual and reproductive health by a life skills teacher and counsellor
Source
“As a life skills teacher and an adviser to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Namibia on sexual and reproductive health, I fully endorse the intent of this policy.”
Call for Govt to Declare Teenage Pregnancy Unlawful
August 2025
25 AugThe Namibian
United Nations Population Fund considers members of the Youth Advisory Panel to be drivers of change
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“UNFPA representative for Namibia Erika Goldson during panel voting and a three-day national induction workshop held in Windhoek recently says the fund considers members of the Youth Advisory Panel to be drivers of change.”
Albinism activist champions youth inclusion
October 2023
8 OctThe Namibian
United Nations Population Fund said at least 32% of Namibian women have experienced physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner
Source
“In July, the United Nations Population Fund said at least 32% of Namibian women have experienced physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner at some point.”
The Deadly Shadow Of Gender Violence

Society

Namibia marks World Population Day with youth investment call

The News

Namibia commemorated World Population Day 2026 with focus on youth health, opportunities, and teenage pregnancy prevention, launching a UNFPA report that surveyed over 108,000 young adults aged 18 to 39 across 73 countries. The report found that while many young people aspire to marriage and children, financial insecurity, rising living costs, and housing challenges are preventing them from achieving their desired futures.

29 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 29 July

Namibia marks World Population Day with youth investment call
Namibia commemorated World Population Day 2026 with focus on youth health, opportunities, and teenage pregnancy prevention, launching a UNFPA report that surveyed over 108,000 young adults aged 18 to 39 across 73 countries. The report found that while many young people aspire to marriage and children, financial insecurity, rising living costs, and housing challenges are preventing them from achieving their desired futures.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 27 July

Teenage pregnancy threatens Namibia's youth dividend, experts warn
The United Nations Population Fund reports that 19% of women aged 15–19 in Namibia have begun childbearing, with teenage pregnancy responsible for 12% of female school dropouts. Stakeholders warn that addressing the issue requires coordinated action from government, families, schools, communities and development partners to prevent Namibia from losing its youth dividend.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 21 June

UN encourages 140 Windhoek pupils to drive community change
About 140 pupils from six Windhoek schools visited United Nations House to participate in the annual UN4U and Sustainable Development Goals educational outreach programme. UN resident coordinator Hopolang Phororo challenged them to think critically about changes needed in their communities, with pupils identifying issues including poverty, unemployment, pollution, water shortages, climate change, healthcare access, and education.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 18 June

Child marriage traps Namibian girls in poverty, dropout cycle
Studies estimate 18.4% of Namibian girls marry or enter unions before age 18, with highest prevalence in Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene and Zambezi regions. Child rights campaigners say early unions lead to school dropout and unemployment, perpetuating poverty cycles.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 16 May

Monica Geingos appointed Board Chair of global maternal health alliance
Former First Lady Monica Geingos has been appointed Board Chair of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), the world's largest alliance focused on the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents. She succeeds former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, whose tenure ends in November 2026.
16 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 April

Namibia's state GBV shelters strain under tight budget and capacity limits
Namibia's eight state-run shelters for gender-based violence survivors operate with a N$1 million annual budget covering only food and basics, accommodating only 80 GBV clients at any time despite thousands of reported cases. Staffing shortages, no national system to track turned-away victims, and restricted access policies compound the pressure, with the ministry acknowledging the sheltering system is "not yet fully adequate to meet all demand across the country."
22 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 5 February

UN secretary general warns of imminent financial collapse
António Guterres has warned that the UN faces an "imminent financial collapse" due to member states not paying their assessed contributions, with money potentially running out by July. The crisis has been deepened by the United States refusing to pay its contributions and withdrawing from UN agencies, forcing the organisation to return funds it has not received and cutting humanitarian programmes worldwide.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

Keetmanshoop teacher wins IFIP inclusion educator award
Robert Andreas, a guidance and counselling teacher at Suiderlig Secondary School in Keetmanshoop, has been named educator of the year for inclusion by the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP) for his work promoting boy child inclusion and inclusive education. His award-winning efforts include publishing a book on redefining manhood and mentorship, and IFIP plans to partner with him on youth-focused projects in Namibia.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →