- 06 Feb 2012
- Press Release
2,000 More African Communities End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in 2011
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Almost 2,000 communities across Africa have abandoned female genital mutilation/cutting in 2011. This brought the total number of communities renouncing the…
2,000 More African Communities End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in 2011
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Almost 2,000 communities across Africa have abandoned female genital mutilation/cutting in…
Read story- 30 Jan 2012
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Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York/SANTA CLARA, California—The high number of unnecessary deaths during pregnancy and childbirth is unacceptable for Intel Corporation and UNFPA.</p>
Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York/SANTA CLARA, California—The high number of unnecessary deaths during pregnancy and childbirth…
Read story- 17 Jan 2012
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UNFPA Joins the 'Hellosmile' Global Project to Prevent Cervical Cancer
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA has joined Tokyo FM Radio and other Japanese partners, including the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare</p>
UNFPA Joins the 'Hellosmile' Global Project to Prevent Cervical Cancer
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA has joined Tokyo FM Radio and other Japanese partners, including the Japanese Ministry of…
Read story- 13 Jan 2012
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Secretary-General Appoints Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen as Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen as Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive…
Secretary-General Appoints Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen as Deputy Executive…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Anne-Birgitte…
Read story- 13 Jan 2012
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UNFPA Leader Wins Media Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, is a winner of the Population Institute’s 2011 Annual Global Media Awards for Excellence in Population…
UNFPA Leader Wins Media Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, is a winner of the Population Institute’…
Read story- 23 Dec 2011
- Press Release
UNFPA Helps Prevent Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Flood-Affected Areas in the Philippines
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA is working with international and local partners to provide essential reproductive health supplies to respond to the needs of over 12,000 pregnant and…
UNFPA Helps Prevent Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Flood-Affected Areas in the…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA is working with international and local partners to provide essential reproductive health…
Read story- 06 Dec 2011
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Seeking Nominations for UN Population Award
<p>The UN Committee for the Population Award is calling for nominations to be submitted for the 2012 prize.</p>
Seeking Nominations for UN Population Award
<p>The UN Committee for the Population Award is calling for nominations to be submitted for the 2012 prize.</p>
Read story- 29 Nov 2011
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Galvanize Greater Political, Financial Support for Family Planning, UNFPA Urges Leaders at Landmark Conference in Senegal
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b>—With thousands of experts gathering in Dakar, Senegal, this week for the largest family planning meeting of its kind, UNFPA is calling on world…
Galvanize Greater Political, Financial Support for Family Planning, UNFPA…
<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b>—With thousands of experts gathering in Dakar, Senegal, this week for the…
Read story- 03 Nov 2011
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UNFPA Deploys Mobile Clinics to Reach those Affected by Central America Floods
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—In response to the different states of high alert across Central America, UNFPA has been mobilizing resources to provide lifesaving reproductive health care in the…
UNFPA Deploys Mobile Clinics to Reach those Affected by Central America Floods
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—In response to the different states of high alert across Central America, UNFPA has been…
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