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UN Says Pakistan's Humanitarian Situation Is Critical

<p>Pakistan's humanitarian crisis is the largest "in decades".</p> <p>The UN in Pakistan has described the humanitarian situation caused by the flood disaster as critical.</p>

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Brazil Aims for World's 'Most Perfect' Population Census

<p>RIO DE JANEIRO — Come Dec. 31, about 68 countries are expected to complete the arduous task of taking an accurate head count of the number of people living within their geographical borders.</p>

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Youth Zones: Dealing with the Aftermath of Conflict or Natural Disasters

In conflicts and natural disasters around the world, young people, at a crucial stage of their development, are faced with profound challenges.

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Breaking Away: Interactive Electronic Game Brings Gender Issues Into Play

There’s a new girl in town. She plays great football. But her presence is making life complicated for the team. Choices you make will determine if the team stays together and wins the championship. Or not.

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Pakistan Floods: 'Cultural Shock' for Women in Camps

<p>Shmyalla Jawad, who is the gender advisor for the Plan International organisation in Pakistan, visited some of these camps in the Layyah district in Southern Punjab.</p>

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Catarina Furtado Continues her Work on Behalf of Guinea Bissau’s Mothers

GABU, Guinea Bissau-– One of the first people to greet Catarina Furtado here was an infant named in her honour. Baby Catarina was the first infant delivered by Caesarean section at the surgical unit that Ms. Furtado, a…

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Momentum Building for Maternal Health in Republic of Congo

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo — As the Republic of Congo marked its 50th Anniversary of Independence today, it embarked on unprecedented steps to advance quickly in the areas of reproductive health and gender equity.…

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UN Launches Mass Appeal for Pakistan Flood Relief

<p>UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations launched an appeal Wednesday for $460 million in emergency aid to support relief efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan.</p>

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Giving Young People the Priority They Deserve

Today marks the 25th International Youth Day, which is also the launch at the United Nations of the International Year of Youth. The year-long commemoration, whose theme is dialogue and mutual understanding, aims to…

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