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15 September 2015
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 Sustainable Development Goals –…
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09 September 2015
Girls' rights are a priority, say UN chief and UNFPA head
ABUJA, Nigeria – “I am proud to be a girl.” These were the bold closing words of a drama performed by 15 girls for United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and UNFPA’s…
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01 September 2015
“Improving the rights of the girl child should be a priority for all”: Ban Ki-moon
Abuja, Nigeria – “We are committed to ensuring that every adolescent girl, regardless of her age, culture or background has access to equitable and quality education and…
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26 August 2015
“I have value”: Brave polio survivor overcomes every obstacle
NIAMEY, Niger – Barira Harouna, 16, is unlike any of other girl in her village, Bargaja, in Niger’s Maradi Region. At only 2 years old, she was paralyzed by polio. Two years later…
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25 August 2015
Nigeria: His Eminence, Sultan of Sokoto ready to partner with UNFPA
Sokoto, Nigeria. On 13 August 2015, his Eminence, Sultan of Sokoto – Sa’ad Muhammadu Abubakar III has indicated his readiness to partner with UNFPA, the United Nations Population…
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25 August 2015
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UNFPA Leads Sub Regional Efforts to Restore Maternal Health Services to Post Ebola Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia. Liberia has intensified efforts to rebuild its health services, including maternal and newborn health left exposed as a result of the major Ebola Virus Disease…
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14 August 2015
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Noble Energy and the UNFPA sign a Funding Agreement to support the Government of Equatorial Guinea scale up its healthcare services
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, 14 August 2015. In an effort to support the Government of Equatorial Guinea scale up its healthcare services and further improve maternal, Noble Energy…
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05 August 2015
Family planning fair dispels rumours, empowers women
AHUA, Côte d’Ivoire – As the crowds poured into the fairground in Ahua Village, in rural Côte d’Ivoire, it was clear that this would not be an ordinary festival. Instead of games…
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05 August 2015
Silent no more: Radio in Cameroon amplifies the voices of women and girls
MOKOLO, Cameroon – Conditions are often harrowing for women and girls in Cameroon’s Far North Region. Violence, child marriage and maternal death are all too familiar experiences…
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