- 20 May 2013
- Press Release
Inaugural Day to End Fistula Highlights Progress, Challenges
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Countries around the world will mark the first-ever International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, 23 May, with a variety of events to raise awareness of this neglected health…
Inaugural Day to End Fistula Highlights Progress, Challenges
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Countries around the world will mark the first-ever International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, 23 May,…
Read story- 30 Apr 2013
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Al-Azhar Centre, Ugandan Physician, Receive 2013 United Nations Population Award
UNITED NATIONS, New York—An academic institution affiliated with the Al-Azhar University in Egypt and a public health advocate from Uganda were announced yesterday as winners of the 2013 United…
Al-Azhar Centre, Ugandan Physician, Receive 2013 United Nations Population Award
UNITED NATIONS, New York—An academic institution affiliated with the Al-Azhar University in Egypt and a public health advocate…
Read story- 18 Apr 2013
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UNFPA Accepts $5 Million Donation to Syrian Humanitarian Response from Kuwait
GENEVA — UNFPA accepted today a donation of $5 million from the Government of Kuwait to respond to the urgent needs of displaced people in Syria and of refugees in neighboring countries.
UNFPA Accepts $5 Million Donation to Syrian Humanitarian Response from Kuwait
GENEVA — UNFPA accepted today a donation of $5 million from the Government of Kuwait to respond to the urgent needs of displaced…
Read story- 15 Apr 2013
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UNFPA Head Appeals to the International Community to Step Up Assistance to Those Displaced by Syrian Conflict
AMMAN—The international community should urgently increase its support to refugees and displaced persons fleeing the Syrian crisis, said Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, …
UNFPA Head Appeals to the International Community to Step Up Assistance to…
AMMAN—The international community should urgently increase its support to refugees and displaced persons fleeing the Syrian…
Read story- 05 Feb 2013
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Fewer Girls Threatened by Female Genital Mutilation
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Fewer girls are subjected to the life-threatening practice of female genital mutilation/cutting according to new data from the United Nations, released on 6 February, the…
Fewer Girls Threatened by Female Genital Mutilation
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Fewer girls are subjected to the life-threatening practice of female genital mutilation/cutting…
Read story- 28 Jan 2013
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African Heads of State, Government, to Speed up Reduction of Maternal Deaths
ADDIS ABABA—Meeting at the African Union Summit, Heads of State and Government made new commitments to speed-up the reduction of maternal death and disability in the continent.
African Heads of State, Government, to Speed up Reduction of Maternal Deaths
ADDIS ABABA—Meeting at the African Union Summit, Heads of State and Government made new commitments to speed-up the reduction of…
Read story- 07 Dec 2012
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Youth Call For Full Participation in Shaping Future Development Agenda
BALI, Indonesia — The ICPD Global Youth Forum concluded in Bali, Indonesia Thursday producing a set of recommendations which outline the vision of young people around the world for their future.
Youth Call For Full Participation in Shaping Future Development Agenda
BALI, Indonesia — The ICPD Global Youth Forum concluded in Bali, Indonesia Thursday producing a set of recommendations which…
Read story- 04 Dec 2012
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Nokia Joins UNFPA to Support Safe Births in Emergencies
UNITED NATIONS, New York — UNFPA and Nokia announced today that the mobile communications company will donate the equivalent of 3,000 clean delivery kits to the Fund.
Nokia Joins UNFPA to Support Safe Births in Emergencies
UNITED NATIONS, New York — UNFPA and Nokia announced today that the mobile communications company will donate the equivalent of 3…
Read story- 29 Nov 2012
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Global Youth Forum: Connecting Youth with a New Vision for Development
BALI -- Over 2,000 youth delegates from around the world will connect in person and by web to consider UN priorities for the next 20 years.
Global Youth Forum: Connecting Youth with a New Vision for Development
BALI -- Over 2,000 youth delegates from around the world will connect in person and by web to consider UN priorities for the next…
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