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27 November 2013
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 present the situation of the region…
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25 November 2013
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 working for the prevention of all…
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20 November 2013
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 infant mortality rates…
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15 November 2013
Press Release
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 Director of UNFPA, the United…
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13 November 2013
Press Release
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 contraceptive information, services…
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08 November 2013
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’s reproductive health and…
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08 November 2013
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 Osotimehin during a visit to…
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30 October 2013
Press Release
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 7.3 million girls under 18 give…
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21 October 2013
News
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 it. More than 125 million girls…
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