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Addressing maternal mortality has a positive impact on countries’ human capital
Dakar, Senegal - The maternal mortality and morbidity have a negative impact on human capital and by extension on the development of countries.... Read more
Cote d'Ivoire prioritizes women’s health
The Ivorian Ministry of Health’s new health policy centred on women, places family planning, pregnancy monitoring or HIV screening at the heart of... Read more
UNFPA using arts to promote health, social cohesion, peace in CAR
Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) – Within the framework of its response to the humanitarian crisis in the country, the UNFPA, United Nations... Read more
Empowering youth to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
UNITED NATIONS, New York - “We want to stress the fact that youth cannot and will not be ignored. We may be young, but we have experienced female... Read more
Africa urged to advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights related goals
Yaoundé, Cameroon - Over 500 participants at the 6th AfricaConference on Sexual Health and Rights ended their meetings by calling on African... Read more
UN team set to investigate reports of rights violations in CAR
A three-person International Commission of Inquiry, established by the United Nations Security Council, is expected in the Central African Republic (... Read more
Progress for women and girls is progress for all
As we commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also remember that for far too many,... Read more
UN assures Nigeria of continued multifaceted support on centenary
Abuja, Nigeria- The United Nations Under-Secretary General Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, who represented the UN Secretary General Mr Ban Ki-Moon at the... Read more
Newlyweds sensitized on reproductive health at civil registries in Mali
Bamako, Mali - The UNFPA (United Nations Fund for Population) in Mali initiated an innovative approach in the promotion of reproductive health in a... Read more
UN plans to reach millions with vital assistance, build resilience, save lives in the Sahel
Dakar, Senegal - The 2014-2016 Sahel Strategic Response Plan that the United Nations and its partners presented to the region seeks to mobilize US$... Read more