28 November 2013
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 Population Fund (UNFPA)…
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Within the framework of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence (25th November to 10th December), our online team asked Mr Ouedraogo to present the situation of the region…
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The Executive Director of the UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, reaffirms the organisation's commitment to working for the prevention of all…
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The West and Central Africa Region of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is known for its high fertility rates, maternal mortality ratios and infant mortality rates…
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Press Release
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Young people are a vital force that must be front and centre in the global agenda, said Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United…
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Press Release
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Countries that have the greatest need for family planning are at the forefront of global progress to expand access to contraceptive information, services…
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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’s reproductive health and…
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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 Osotimehin during a visit to…
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Press Release
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 30 October 2013 — Motherhood in childhood is a huge global problem, especially in developing countries, where every year 7.3 million girls under 18 give…
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