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Eliminate, prevent violence against women to facilitate civic engagement, role in development
Given that one of every three women in the world has been subjected to physical, emotional and/or verbal abuse in her lifetime, the United Nations... Read more
Three questions to an expert:
Within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence (25th November to 10th December), our online team asked Mr Ouedraogo to... Read more
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The Executive Director of the UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, reaffirms the organisation's commitment to... Read more
Effective family planning programme is a real development investment, Dr Kalasa
The West and Central Africa Region of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is known for its high fertility rates, maternal mortality ratios and... Read more
UNFPA calls for development goal on youth
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Young people are a vital force that must be front and centre in the global agenda, said Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive... Read more
Countries with greatest family planning needs lead progress
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Countries that have the greatest need for family planning are at the forefront of global progress to expand access to... Read more
World Bank pledges US$100 million for UNFPA's Sahel project
Niamey (Niger) The president of the World bank Group, Mr Jim Yong Kim, announced on 6th November in Niger a pledge of US$200 million to improve women... Read more
Providing ‘Safe Spaces’ for Adolescent Girls in Niger
NIAMEY, NIGER – “You are the future of Niger, and there is no reason why UNFPA should not support you,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde... Read more
Over 7 million girls give birth before 18 each year
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 30 October 2013 — Motherhood in childhood is a huge global problem, especially in developing countries, where every year 7.... Read more
Let's put an end to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in our Generation
Millions of girls around the world are still threatened by female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), despite a century of efforts to put an end to... Read more