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Regional Consultation with Faith-based Leaders on Demographic Dividend and Access to Reproductive Health Services
Dakar, 20 October 2015- On 25 September 2015, 193 Member States of the United Nations unanimously adopted the sustainable development goals paving... Read more
Before it’s too late: Doctors take on one of the deadliest places for women
KELO, Chad – Fifteen nurses and midwives sit in a spacious classroom in Kelo, in southern Chad. In the corner is a makeshift delivery room, where... Read more
The Introduction of the Mobile Application "CommCare" in Ebola Contact Tracing and Information Management Related to Patients
Conakry, Guinea. “CommCare” technology has been chosen to support the implementation of the Government Response Plan against the Ebola Virus Disease... Read more
UNFPA assured partnership with Yobe state to promote reproductive health
The United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA) has assured more partnership with Yobe state to promote reproductive health, restore women dignity and... Read more
The power of girls: African athletes call for gender equality, support for girls
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo – “We are tired of hearing our parents telling us how, back in their days, young girls were married already at the age of 13,”... Read more
Child marriage “shatters” the future of girls, communities
UNITED NATIONS, New York/ DEBERE TALATA, Burkina Faso – When Roukiatou Youssoupha Diallo, in rural Burkina Faso, was engaged to be married, she was... Read more
In region assaulted by Boko Haram, women, young people key to stability
UNITED NATIONS, New York/DAKAR, Senegal – Thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced in the Lake Chad Basin region, the result of a... Read more
Sierra Leone: UNFPA Provides Critical Response to Humanitarian Situation Caused by Torrential Rains and Floods in Freetown
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 18 September 2015 — Within 24 hours after heavy torrential monsoon rain caused unprecedented devastation in Sierra Leone,... Read more
Curbing the threat of Boko Haram and building stability in Affected Countries
WHAT: Special event during United Nations Sustainable Development Summit Dakar, 18 September 2015. In support of ongoing initiatives for countries... Read more
Women’s football defies stereotypes, inspires change in Cameroon
Today marks the start of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which will see the adoption of a new set of global goals – the... Read more