Lydia Zigomo

Great hosting @NorwayAmbKenya, @GunnRoset, @Lzigomo for a visit with health workers & young women in Kibera on youth-friendly SRHR & GBV services. Over 2,300 girls in Kibera have accessed free services through @tikoafrica in 2026, empowering them to protect their health & future.

“Africa’s health systems are not just evolving, they are being redefined by who we serve, where they live, & how care is delivered.” ~ @LZigomo, @UNFPA RD. Speaking at the @WorldHealthSmt, we emphasize that joint efforts is important in meeting the needs of every woman & girl.

Always grounding to reconnect on what truly matters, the lives and futures of women & girls. A meaningful exchange with the Danish Ambassador in Nairobi. Partnerships and support like this make the work real, and the impact possible. 🇩🇰 #SRHR

Progress for women and girls depends on strong leadership and sustained partnership. UNFPA ESARO RD @LZigomo met with the Principal Secretary for Health @fnoluga to align on priorities to strengthen health systems, close access gaps, and advance #SRHR across Kenya. 1/2

Signed ✍ Sannere is now officially a UNFPA Lesotho Youth Ambassador! Together, we’re amplifying youth voices and advancing sexual & reproductive health and rights for every young person. #UNFPA #YouthAmbassador #Lesotho #SRHR

We are excited to officially welcome @hasset_dereje, @MissWorldLtd #Africa 2025, as @UNFPAEthiopia Youth Champion! Hasset brings passion & a strong commitment to advancing the health, rights, & opportunities of young people in #Ethiopia. Welcome to the journey, Hasset!

Always inspiring to focus on what really matters - keeping women and girls safe, healthy, and in charge of their own futures. We couldn't do this work without Sweden's solid trust and support. When we team up, we can reach the women who need us most. Thank you Sweden.

Partnerships are not just about collaboration—they are about delivering results where it matters most. Across the region, @UNFPA works with governments, donors, and communities to expand access to care, strengthen systems, and protect the rights of women and girls. @LZigomo

No woman should die giving life. In 2025: 8 Mobile Health Clinics reached remote areas of #Ethiopia. ANC, family planning, GBV awareness From care to community change. Explore the full story: unf.pa/4thGqRl @UNFPA_ESARO @UNFPA @UNEthiopia @JapanEthiopia @KkouameKoffi

Meaningful exchange with members of the Global South Coalition for SRHR and Development Justice. Grateful for their sustained leadership and advocacy. The voices of the Global South are essential in safeguarding rights and choices.

This week at #CPD59, the pressing question is: how do we use technology fairly, ethically and inclusively? Rarely has the need to find common ground around common solutions been more urgent. Read @unfpachief’s reflections ⤵️ unf.pa/UNChronicle

From drones to AI and mHealth, #Africa is innovating health systems. At #CPD59, @UNFPA RD @LZigomo joins #Tanzania-led event highlighting a digitally ready region: 850M+ mobile users, 46% internet penetration & rising AI capacity—expanding access to life-saving #SRH #ICPD59

Pleased to join discussion on ending preventable maternal deaths in Africa. Technology and innovative finance can be powerful accelerators in efforts to ensure safer birth. Let's scale up African-led solutions and use all tools at our disposal to reach the last mile. #CPD59

🇺🇳🇲🇬 At #CPD59 in NYC, #Madagascar is prioritizing tech & data to drive sustainable development. The main goals w/ @UNFPA support: - Data-driven health & education - Closing the digital divide (e-health/fintech) - Empowering youth through innovation #CPD59 #Innovation #UN

An honour to speak at the opening of the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development. Population dynamics can be a powerful engine for inclusive growth, resilience and stability. When we invest in people, we do not just shape the future — we secure it. #CPD59

📣 Don’t miss it! Join @unfpachief, @UNFPA, and partners on the margins of #CPD59 for a signature event on harnessing tech, innovation and catalytic capital to end preventable maternal deaths in Africa. 🗓️ 13 April ⏰ 1:15 PM EST 📍UNHQ Room 4 📺 UN Web TV

@UNFPA @LZigomo representing @UN at #AUDANEPAD Conference for Non-State Actors, signalling a powerful commitment to cross-sector partnerships with MPs, youth-led organizations, and the private sector.

🎥 “Everyone can reach the top through different paths.” @unfpachief had the opportunity to meet with young women leaders in the #DRCongo, inspiring them with the tools and confidence to lead in their communities and beyond. When the next generation succeeds, we all succeed.

#SouthAfrica is seeing a 16% decline in adolescent births since 2020. 🇿🇦 This isn't just a stat—it’s more girls staying in school and chasing their dreams. But with 1 in 20 still facing pregnancy, the work continues. Access is everything. Read more: samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj…

Science isn’t just about data, it’s about dignity. From portable ultrasounds to self-administered contraceptives, innovation is a lifeline for women’s bodily autonomy. On #WorldHealthDay, read how @UNFPA stands with science to bridge the gap in healthcare unf.pa/3OlCcsC