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08 April 2014
How has the world changed in the last 20 years?
United Nations, New York – Twenty years ago, in 1994, the international community gathered in Cairo to explore how the world was changing and how those changes were affecting the…
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31 March 2014
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. Conversely, they can be avoided in…
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27 March 2014
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 the restructuring of its health…
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19 March 2014
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 Population Fund, is closely…
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14 March 2014
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 genital mutilation. We know how…
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12 March 2014
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 governments to address sexual and…
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11 March 2014
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 (CAR) on Tuesday 11th March and…
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07 March 2014
Statement
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, the ability to live a healthy,…
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04 March 2014
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 country’s 100 years of…
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