- 12 Mar 2012
- Press Release
UK Government, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to host Family Planning Summit
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — An event is scheduled to be held in London in July to generate political commitment and substantial resources to meet the family planning needs of women in the…
UK Government, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to host Family Planning…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — An event is scheduled to be held in London in July to generate political commitment and…
Read story- 07 Mar 2012
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Urban Poverty’s Hidden Dimensions Threaten Development, New Research Reveals
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Residents of low-income and informal urban settlements suffer hugely from inadequate living conditions and limited access to services, which puts a disproportionate…
Urban Poverty’s Hidden Dimensions Threaten Development, New Research Reveals
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Residents of low-income and informal urban settlements suffer hugely from inadequate living…
Read story- 28 Feb 2012
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Launch of First-Ever Global Map of Devastating Childbirth Injury
<p>SANTA, CA/ SAN JOSE, CA/ UNITED NATIONS, New York—The largest and most comprehensive map of available services for women living with obstetric fistula was launched today by Direct Relief…
Launch of First-Ever Global Map of Devastating Childbirth Injury
<p>SANTA, CA/ SAN JOSE, CA/ UNITED NATIONS, New York—The largest and most comprehensive map of available services for women…
Read story- 06 Feb 2012
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2,000 More African Communities End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in 2011
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Almost 2,000 communities across Africa have abandoned female genital mutilation/cutting in 2011. This brought the total number of communities renouncing the…
2,000 More African Communities End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in 2011
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Almost 2,000 communities across Africa have abandoned female genital mutilation/cutting in…
Read story- 30 Jan 2012
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Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York/SANTA CLARA, California—The high number of unnecessary deaths during pregnancy and childbirth is unacceptable for Intel Corporation and UNFPA.</p>
Intel and UNFPA to Boost Health Workers’ Skills around the World
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York/SANTA CLARA, California—The high number of unnecessary deaths during pregnancy and childbirth…
Read story- 17 Jan 2012
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UNFPA Joins the 'Hellosmile' Global Project to Prevent Cervical Cancer
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA has joined Tokyo FM Radio and other Japanese partners, including the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare</p>
UNFPA Joins the 'Hellosmile' Global Project to Prevent Cervical Cancer
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA has joined Tokyo FM Radio and other Japanese partners, including the Japanese Ministry of…
Read story- 13 Jan 2012
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UNFPA Leader Wins Media Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, is a winner of the Population Institute’s 2011 Annual Global Media Awards for Excellence in Population…
UNFPA Leader Wins Media Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, is a winner of the Population Institute’…
Read story- 13 Jan 2012
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Secretary-General Appoints Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen as Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen as Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive…
Secretary-General Appoints Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen as Deputy Executive…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Anne-Birgitte…
Read story- 23 Dec 2011
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UNFPA Helps Prevent Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Flood-Affected Areas in the Philippines
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA is working with international and local partners to provide essential reproductive health supplies to respond to the needs of over 12,000 pregnant and…
UNFPA Helps Prevent Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Flood-Affected Areas in the…
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—UNFPA is working with international and local partners to provide essential reproductive health…
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