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International Day of the Midwife 2024 (5 May): Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
International Day of the Midwife 2024 (5 May) Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
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Empowering Graduates: UNFPA Equips Individuals with Disabilities for Success
In Abuja's Karonmajiji community, a group of seventeen women and one man with disabilities celebrated a significant achievement as they... Read more
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UNFPA Executive Director unveils State of World Population Report 2024 in regional launch in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria (April 24, 2024) The State of the World Report 2024: “Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending Inequalities in Sexual and... Read more
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UNFPA Highlights Nigeria's Potential for Health Collaboration
During a recent visit to Abuja, Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), underscored Nigeria's... Read more
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“We count people because people count”: UNFPA Executive Director reiterates importance of census to Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria (April 24, 2024) UNFPA Executive Director, Dr Natalia Kanem, reiterated the importance of Nigeria conducting the Population and... Read more
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UNFPA Executive Director and Nigerian Vice President Discuss Women's Health and Demographic Dividend during High-Level Meeting in Abuja
The report highlights the progress made but the work that’s also left to be done since the International Conference on Population and Development (... Read more
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Empowering women and girls with disabilities to manage their menstrual health
Every day, around 800 million women and girls menstruate. However, for many, a natural, biological process comes with several challenges.
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Statement by Executive Director on efforts to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation in the Gambia
Statement by Executive Director on efforts to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation in the Gambia Turning back the clock on FGM in the Gambia... Read more
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New UNFPA report finds 30 years of progress in sexual and reproductive health has mostly ignored the most marginalized communities
The State of World Population report is UNFPA’s annual flagship publication. Published yearly since 1978, it shines a light on emerging issues in the... Read more
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À Bagassola, dans la province du lac Tchad, les femmes s'unissent pour la résilience et l'autonomisation !
Depuis une dizaine d'années, la province du lac Tchad est confrontée à des crises sécuritaires combinées à des aléas climatiques, exposant la... Read more