- 25 Aug 2011
- Press Release
African Midwifery Leaders Gather in Ghana to Scale Up Action and Save Lives
<p>ACCRA, Ghana --- Over 70 midwifery leaders from 12 African countries have gathered here today to participate in a five-day workshop that will lead to action plans to improve access to…
African Midwifery Leaders Gather in Ghana to Scale Up Action and Save Lives
<p>ACCRA, Ghana --- Over 70 midwifery leaders from 12 African countries have gathered here today to participate in a five-…
Read story- 19 Aug 2011
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Somalia: Cholera Puts Mothers and their Children at Risk
<p>NEW YORK—UNFPA, the UN Population Fund, is alarmed about the increasing number of cholera cases being reported near Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.</p>
Somalia: Cholera Puts Mothers and their Children at Risk
<p>NEW YORK—UNFPA, the UN Population Fund, is alarmed about the increasing number of cholera cases being reported near…
Read story- 22 Jul 2011
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UNFPA Intensifies Lifesaving Support for Mothers’ Needs in Horn of Africa
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York,—UNFPA is scaling up its efforts to respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by famine and displacement in the Horn of Africa.</p>
UNFPA Intensifies Lifesaving Support for Mothers’ Needs in Horn of Africa
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York,—UNFPA is scaling up its efforts to respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by famine and…
Read story- 11 Jul 2011
- Press Release
Challenges, Opportunities and Action in a World of 7 Billion
<p>As the world population approaches 7 billion, UNFPA is launching a global initiative to highlight the challenges, opportunities and actions that will shape our common future.</p>
Challenges, Opportunities and Action in a World of 7 Billion
<p>As the world population approaches 7 billion, UNFPA is launching a global initiative to highlight the challenges,…
Read story- 20 Jun 2011
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Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives, New Report Shows
<p>GENEVA/DURBAN – Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services are upgraded by 2015, according to a major new report released here…
Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives, New Report Shows
<p>GENEVA/DURBAN – Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services…
Read story- 20 Jun 2011
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Former UNFPA Executive Director Gets Prestigious Japanese Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—The Government of Japan announced on 18 June that it will present the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun to Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, former Executive Director…
Former UNFPA Executive Director Gets Prestigious Japanese Award
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—The Government of Japan announced on 18 June that it will present the Grand Cordon of the Order…
Read story- 14 Jun 2011
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'Son preference' Perpetuates Discrimination and Violations of Women’s Rights: UN Agencies
GENEVA — Gender-biased sex selection reflects and fuels a culture of discrimination and violence, and must be addressed urgently by all segments of government and society as a matter of women’s human…
'Son preference' Perpetuates Discrimination and Violations of Women’s…
GENEVA — Gender-biased sex selection reflects and fuels a culture of discrimination and violence, and must be addressed urgently…
Read story- 14 Jun 2011
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UNFPA Joins Forces with IBM in Setting up 7 Billion Actions Campaign Platform
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—IBM is partnering with UNFPA in promoting its efforts to highlight the challenges and opportunities facing a world of seven billion people—a milestone expected to be…
UNFPA Joins Forces with IBM in Setting up 7 Billion Actions Campaign Platform
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—IBM is partnering with UNFPA in promoting its efforts to highlight the challenges and…
Read story- 09 Jun 2011
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Curb Violence against Women, Girls While Preventing AIDS, Says UNFPA
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Stronger action must be taken to change harmful gender norms and practices and to integrate the prevention of gender-based violence into anti-HIV efforts, said Dr.…
Curb Violence against Women, Girls While Preventing AIDS, Says UNFPA
<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York— Stronger action must be taken to change harmful gender norms and practices and to integrate…
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