@UNFPASA

UNFPA in South Africa

 Pretoria, South Africa
southafrica.unfpa.org/en
Joined October 2015
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@UNFPAOct 8
Almost 1 in 3 women have been subjected to intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence or both at least once in their lifetime, according to @WHO. Join @UNFPA to demand an end to violence against women and girls: unf.pa/gbv #ENDviolence
A card featuring a large red circle on a white background. In the centre, the words "No more violence" are written in large, bold white font. Around the inside edge of the circle is the repeating text, "End violence against women and girls". The UNFPA logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT A card featuring a large red circle on a white background. In the centre, the words "No more violence" are written in large, bold white font. Around the inside edge of the circle is the repeating text, "End violence against women and girls". The UNFPA logo is in the bottom right corner.

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A girl is married somewhere in the world every 3 seconds. Child marriage strips away childhoods, education, and futures. Lasting change happens when we listen to and partner with communities. #DayOfTheGirl #EndChildMarriage #IDG2026
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UNFPA South Africa retweeted
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@UNFPAOct 11
Child marriage is the end of childhood for many girls. This #DayOfTheGirl, join @unfpachief and us in calling for governments and partners to invest in the future of every girl. Learn more: unf.pa/dgs
A card featuring UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita speaking at a podium with a microphone, against a blue background displaying the UNFPA logo. A quote on right reads: 'Every girl has dreams for her future – a future full of promise, shaped by her own vision, talents and choices. But for too many, child marriage steals that future away.' There is UNFPA logo in the bottom right corner.

ALT A card featuring UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita speaking at a podium with a microphone, against a blue background displaying the UNFPA logo. A quote on right reads: 'Every girl has dreams for her future – a future full of promise, shaped by her own vision, talents and choices. But for too many, child marriage steals that future away.' There is UNFPA logo in the bottom right corner.

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Congratulations to Justice Navi Pillay, the 2026 @NobelPrize laureate. Born in Durban🇿🇦, she served as a judge on the @UN tribunal for Rwanda and as UN High Commissioner for @UNHumanRights. Her life’s work shows an exemplary pursuit of courage and integrity.
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@UNFPA is proud to have partnered with Stats SA on censuses, population projections and other demographic work. Today we recognise Stats SA’s contribution to statistical leadership in the region and across the world.
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Public trust begins with public facts; and public facts depend on credible, reliable statistics. We must measure with greater precision and leverage the work of NSOs - Mr. Nelson Muffuh, UN Resident Coordinator @UNFPASA
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@UNFPASA Country Representative, Mr Yu Yu - development centres around people, leaving no-one behind. Censuses are a priority for the United Nations. Population data drives human dignity.
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“Counting isn’t just about numbers—it’s about making people visible.” 📊 At the #Census30 celebration with @StatsSA, the @UNinSouthAfrica Resident Coordinator @nmuffuh highlighted 30 years of evidence-based progress in 🇿🇦.  @UNFPA_SouthAfrica is proud to support population censuses & data that ensure everyone counts! 🧡 #LeaveNoOneBehind #SDGs #EveryoneCounts #Census30
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From paper questionnaires in 1996 to the first fully digital census in 2022, Stats SA continues to innovate. As a partner in demographic analysis & population data, @UNFPA_SouthAfrica relies on credible data to advance equality & development.
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As we work toward the 2026–2030 UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework & the 2030 #SDGs, reliable statistics ensure we leave no one behind.  Congratulations to @StatsSA on 30 remarkable years of service! 🎉
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#EveryoneCounts
Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke
@SGMalulekeOct 9
A census is more than a count of people. It is a constitutional act that must be built on principles that cannot be compromised, regardless of cost, convenience, or political pressure. #CensusAt30 #OfficialStatistics @UNFPASA @SAfmRadio
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@SGMaluleke, DM in the Presidency @NoncebaMhlauli and the Chair of the Stats Council will be on @SAfmRadio from 10h20 to 11h00 today, discussing the celebration of #CensusAt30 in South Africa
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📍 Live from Pretoria | Regional NSO & Stakeholder Dialogue Today marks 30 Years of Census-Taking in South Africa! 📊✨We are gathered at the Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel under the theme "Three Decades of Counting Southern Africa: Regional Collaboration in Census and Population Statistics". Opening the dialogue, @UNinSouthAfrica Dr. Kefilwe Masiteng highlighted that counting all people within our borders is a matter of dignity—ensuring we know better to do better for our people and our planet. Statician- General Mr @SGMaluleke reflected on our evolution: from paper-based methods in 1996 and 2001 to fully digital enumerations during Census 2022. Despite unprecedented challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, @StatsSA continues to adhere to global standards to measure impartially and tell the story of our nation. 💬 "When we count, we know better and do better." #CensusAt30 #30YearsOfCensus #StatsSA #SApopulation #KnowYourStatsZA
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Scenes from the UN–YES Partnership launch day! 💙🧡 From inspiring speeches to engaging fireside discussions, today was all about recognising young South Africans as partners, innovators, and leaders. Swipe through to see moments from the day! 📸 #YouthEmployment #UNYESPartnership #UnitedNations
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Big goals. Bigger energy. Say hello to Mmapaseka, our UN Volunteer at @UNinSouthAfrica in the Resident Coordinator's Office. 🇿🇦 One of 20 young South Africans launching the UN–YES Partnership. @Yes4YouthZA @UNVolunteers #UNYES
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"You are not twenty placements. You are twenty proofs of what is possible." At today's UN-YES launch in #Pretoria, @lucywndungu, @UNV_ESARO Regional Manager, introduced the first cohort serving across 17 @UN entities, a programme UNFPA is proud to coordinate. #YouthEmployment #UNYESPartnership #UnitedNations
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20 young South Africans. 17 UN entities. 1 common framework. This week in #Pretoria, the @UNinSouthAfrica and @Yes4YouthZA launch the UN–YES Partnership, with @UNVolunteers as the way young people serve while developing workplace experience. #UNYES #YouthEmployment
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“Volunteerism is a powerful catalyst for youth development.” @UNV_ESARO Regional Manager, Lucy Ndungu highlighted the importance of skilling, employability & strong partnerships to unlock opportunities for young people. She officially launched the very first UN-YES 🇺🇳🇿🇦cohort.
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Experience is often the missing step for most young professionals. 📌 Today in Pretoria, the UN family, @Yes4YouthZA and @UNV_ESARO present a model that places 20 young people in real roles across 17 UN entities.
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