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22 October 2015
Violence survivors find compassion, care at Cameroon's Listening Centre
YAOUNDE/BATOURI, Cameroon – How does one comfort the family of an abused adolescent girl, or assist a pregnant survivor of sexual assault? In Batouri, in eastern Cameroon, these…
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16 October 2015
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 pregnant mannequins wait in…
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15 October 2015
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 in order to obtain timely and…
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14 October 2015
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 provide psycho-social support to…
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09 October 2015
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,” said Marcelle, 19. “What is…
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02 October 2015
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 not even 13 years old. The…
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28 September 2015
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 relentless and ongoing…
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21 September 2015
Press Release
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, especially in the capital city on…
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18 September 2015
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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 affected by current instability…
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