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At 18, Toma Sefeane is a herdboy, a student, and a primary caregiver for his three siblings in Mokhotlong.Through a @UNFPALesotho partnership, he’s trading traditional hurdles for a future as a conscious community leader. Full story: unf.pa/40VK076 #YouthEmpowerment

Youth of Lesotho: It’s time to lead! UNFPA is looking for 9 young leaders (ages 18-30) to join the Youth Advisory Board. Help shape policies on health, education, and employment that affect our generation. 2-year mandate Apply now:

Child marriage steals futures. Let’s protect every girl’s right to learn, grow, and choose her path. #EndChildMarriage #Lesotho #LeaveNoOneBehind

Lesotho’s 2026 Census goes fully digital! Using cartography powered by enterprise mapping, enumerators will count households accurately, ensuring data integrity and efficiency. Every person counts. Every household matters. #LesothoCensus2026 #DigitalCensus

The UN & Lesotho Defence Force have launched a seminar on Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment (PSEAH). UNFPA upholds a zero-tolerance stance—SEAH is a violation of human rights and a betrayal of trust. #ZeroTolerance #PSEAH #UNFPA #Lesotho

UNFPA Rep @mosotiUNFPA and Solidar-Med team met today to discuss ways of strengthening youth resource centres including IT hubs and E-health for Village Health Workers for better access to health services and life skills for young people. ️ #YouthEmpowerment #EHealth #Lesotho

UNFPA joined partners in pledging support to the Shoeshoe ea Moshoeshoe initiative led by HRH Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso, aimed at providing school supplies to vulnerable children and youth. UNFPA Rep @mosotiUNFPA reaffirmed commitment to uplifting Basotho adolescents.

The Government of Lesotho has received 2,750 census tablets and 1,045 power banks from Statistics South Africa to support the 2026 Population and Housing Census in April. @MosotiUNFPA emphasized that counting people helps nations plan for the future. #LesothoCensus2026

UNFPA Rep @mosotiUNFPA met with Police Commissioner Borotho Matsoso at Police HQ in Maseru to strengthen collaboration on ending GBV. Discussions focused on, among others, expanding shelters for survivors & improving survivor support services. #EndGBV #Lesotho #GenderEquality

Midwives are key to ending maternal deaths in #Lesotho. @UNFPA, we are committed to training health workers to ensure safe deliveries for every woman, everywhere. It’s time to prioritize maternal health. #SafeBirth #InvestInMidwives

UNFPA & the National University of Lesotho have signed an MoU to advance young people’s health, rights & opportunities. From campus programmes to SRHR education, this partnership puts youth at the centre of development. #UNFPA #YouthLeadership #SRHR #Lesotho

Young people are shaping Lesotho’s future, and that includes herd boys in our most remote communities. At UNFPA, we’re working to ensure every young person has access to information, services, and opportunities to thrive. #LeaveNoOneBehind #YouthEmpowerment

Contraceptives empower women and young people to prevent unintended pregnancies, stay in school, and protect their health. At UNFPA Lesotho, we’re working to ensure access to quality family planning services for all,no one left behind. #FamilyPlanning #SRHR #Lesotho #UNFPA

Today, UNFPA met with Limkokwing University to strengthen their partnership in supporting students. UNFPA Rep @mosotiUNFPA and & VC Advocate Tefo Macheli emphasized protecting young people from unintended pregnancies & STIs so they can stay in school and thrive. #YouthEmpowerment

⚠️ A warning we cannot ignore: Modelling shows that a mere 15% drop in condom use could lead to a 13.6% rise in new HIV infections in Lesotho and 12.8% in Kenya by 2030. Complacency has a cost. We must keep supplies accessible and affordable. #HIVPrevention #ProtectionIsPower

This week we’re marking #InternationalCondomDay. Because real love protects. Condoms are the only method that offer dual protection against unintended pregnancy and STIs, including HIV. Make protection part of your love language. #SaferIsSexy #RealLoveProtects #UNFPA

When climate change hits, women & girls are hardest hit. Today MPs agreed that advancing #SRHR requires urgent, climate-smart action & budgeting. From food insecurity to longer walks for health services, climate impacts deepen inequalities. #ClimateChange #GenderEquality #UNFPA

Real love protects. February is the Month of Love, but don't leave safety to chance. On #InternationalCondomDay, remember: Condoms are the ONLY method providing dual protection against unintended pregnancy & STIs, including HIV. Make safety your priority. #SaferIsSexy #ICD2026

UNFPA is proud to have supported the recent launch of the Menstrual Health & Hygiene (MHH) in Maseru. Ending period poverty keeps girls in school, healthy, and empowered. #MenstrualHealth #PeriodEquity #SRHR #GirlsEducation #UNFPAinLesotho

In Roma, girls received sanitary pads through the pilot Menstrual Health & Hygiene initiative, with the Government committing to ensure no girl’s education is ever interrupted by her period. #KeepGirlsInSchool #MenstrualHealthMatters #UNFPALesotho