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16 August 2023
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From despair to triumph: a mother's journey to overcome fistula in Senegal
After undergoing 6 free operations to treat her fistula, organised by UNFPA and Global Affairs Canada, AS, a mother in her forties living in the south of Senegal, has her life…
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04 August 2023
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Greater African philanthropy support needed to advance Sexual and Reproductive Health
Dakar, Senegal 4th August 2023 - In her keynote address at the 4th annual African Philanthropy Conference, held in Saly, Senegal, 2-4th August, Dr Natalia Kanem emphasized…
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11 July 2023
Statement
World Population Day Statement 2023
Imagine a world where everyone – all 8 billion of us – has a future bursting with promise and potential. Now open your eyes to the current reality that 4 billion women and girls –…
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10 July 2023
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Germany renews its trust in UNFPA in Niger
The Resident Representative of the Niger office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Mr. Saidou Kaboré, and the Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Cooperation of the…
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07 July 2023
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4th Lake Chad Basin Forum: a people-centered panel on climate change
To tackle the security and climate challenges in the Lake Chad Basin, a panel of governors, civil society actors, researchers, technical and financial partners discussed local and…
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06 July 2023
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New integrated Gender Based Violence treatment centre inaugurated in N'Djamena
The Regional Director for West and Central Africa of the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, Dr Sennen Hounton, inaugurated the Integrated Multisectoral Services Center (CISM)…
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06 July 2023
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UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa at the Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum
The Regional Director for West and Central Africa of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Sennen HOUNTON, is taking part in the 4th edition of the Lake Chad Basin…
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03 July 2023
Press Release
UNFPA West and Central Africa Regional Office welcomes its new Regional Director
UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem has appointed Mr Sennen Hounton as Director of the UNFPA Regional Office for West and Central Africa (WCARO). Mr. Hounton took up his new…
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22 June 2023
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Overcoming fistula: the story of Sarah Bangura
It took a little over two years after she sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2018 for the life of 22-year-old Sarah Bangura to change –…
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