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Natalie Imbruglia Rocks to a New Passion
<p>WASHINGTON, D. C. — Australian pop star Natalie Imbruglia doesn't mean to leave you with the wrong impression.</p>
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As Global Population Nears 7 Billion, UN Capitalizes on New Opportunities
<p>UNITED NATIONS — With the world’s population projected to top 7 billion next month, the United Nations today launched a global initiative – 7 Billion Actions – bringing together governments, businesses, the…
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Dynamism of Young People Cited as a Cause for Optimism in a World of 7 Billion
UNITED NATIONS – Participants at the launch of the 7 Billion Actions campaign here today cited the dynamism of young people, especially when connected through social media, as a cause for optimism in the face of the…
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Empowering Women and Girls is Key to Address World’s Challenges
<p>NEW YORK — Empowering women and girls will have a profound impact on the survival and well-being of children, UNICEF said today, joining the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) global campaign to mark 7…
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Unleashing the Power of Women and Girls: A 7 Billion Actions Special Event
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Unleashing the Power of Women and Girls, which is part of the 7 Billion Actions campaign led by UNFPA, brought together some 500 people to discuss the many challenges facing young women in a world of…
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Reflections on a World of 7 Billion
This Wednesday, UNFPA will sponsor a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of a world of 7 billion people -- a milestone that the world will reach on 31 October.
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High-level Meeting Highlights the Importance of a Secure and Reliable Supply of Contraceptives
UNITED NATIONS, New York –- First Ladies, health and finance ministers and parliamentarians from 12 developing countries meeting here today affirmed that voluntary family planning, secured by a steady supply of…
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UNFPA Executive Director Promises More Support for the Women and Youth of Dadaab
DADAAB, Kenya — While visiting the world’s largest refugee camp, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin stopped to speak with Amina Diis, a 30-year-old mother of four who arrived here from Somalia, just two…
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Crossing to Safety: One Woman’s Story of Arriving in Dadaab from Somalia
DADAAB, Kenya — When Fatuma Ali together with her husband decided to begin a trek from Somalia to Kenya with their four children, they knew the journey would be torturous. But it was one that they had to take.
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