- 09 Oct 2009
- Press Release
Experts Caution About Rise in Teenage Pregnancies in Latin America
<p>SANTIAGO, Chile—The teenage fertility rate in Latin America is one of the highest in the world, surpassed only by sub-Saharan Africa. For this reason, teenage motherhood “is a concern and…
Experts Caution About Rise in Teenage Pregnancies in Latin America
<p>SANTIAGO, Chile—The teenage fertility rate in Latin America is one of the highest in the world, surpassed only by sub-…
Read story- 07 Oct 2009
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UNFPA Responds to Multiple Disasters in Asia and the Pacific
<p>BANGKOK—Following the recent series of natural disasters in Asia and the Pacific, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is providing humanitarian assistance in affected countries…
UNFPA Responds to Multiple Disasters in Asia and the Pacific
<p>BANGKOK—Following the recent series of natural disasters in Asia and the Pacific, UNFPA, the United Nations Population…
Read story- 05 Oct 2009
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Obstetricians Honour UNFPA Head for Her Contributions to Women’s Health
<p>CAPE TOWN, South Africa — FIGO, the International Federation of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians, has conferred its Recognition Award on Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, the Executive Director of UNFPA…
Obstetricians Honour UNFPA Head for Her Contributions to Women’s Health
<p>CAPE TOWN, South Africa — FIGO, the International Federation of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians, has conferred its…
Read story- 25 Sep 2009
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Forum to Seek Ways to Meet Long-Ignored Sexual, Reproductive Health Needs in Protracted Crises
<p>UNITED NATIONS <strong>— </strong> A key forum on ways to meet the long-neglected sexual and reproductive health needs of people affected by protracted crises, such as conflicts…
Forum to Seek Ways to Meet Long-Ignored Sexual, Reproductive Health Needs in…
<p>UNITED NATIONS <strong>— </strong> A key forum on ways to meet the long-neglected sexual and reproductive…
Read story- 25 Sep 2009
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New Initiative to Address Sexual Violence Against Girls Launched at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
<p>NEW YORK, New York — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, five United Nations organizations and private sector supporters will join together later today via the Clinton Global…
New Initiative to Address Sexual Violence Against Girls Launched at Clinton…
<p>NEW YORK, New York — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, five United Nations organizations and private…
Read story- 18 Sep 2009
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Asian Governments Pledge to Complete Cairo Reproductive Health Agenda
<p>BANGKOK— A global action plan linking reproductive health, women’s rights and development remains an urgent priority 15 years after its adoption, Asian and the Pacific governments affirmed…
Asian Governments Pledge to Complete Cairo Reproductive Health Agenda
<p>BANGKOK— A global action plan linking reproductive health, women’s rights and development remains an urgent priority 15…
Read story- 11 Sep 2009
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Geri Halliwell Joins Nepal's Prime Minister in Launching Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women
<p>KATHMANDU, Nepal — Geri Halliwell, a Goodwill Ambassador of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, made an impassioned plea for the protection of women as she joined Nepal’s Prime…
Geri Halliwell Joins Nepal's Prime Minister in Launching Campaign to Stop…
<p>KATHMANDU, Nepal — Geri Halliwell, a Goodwill Ambassador of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, made an…
Read story- 09 Sep 2009
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NGO Forum Closing Promises New Action on Women's Health and Rights
<p>BERLIN, Germany — A global forum held in Berlin put governments and international donors on notice that advocates for women’s health and rights will now be speaking more frankly and pressing…
NGO Forum Closing Promises New Action on Women's Health and Rights
<p>BERLIN, Germany — A global forum held in Berlin put governments and international donors on notice that advocates for…
Read story- 09 Sep 2009
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New Report Analyses Skewed Birth Ratios in Viet Nam
HANOI, Viet Nam – Viet Nam has experienced an unusual rapid rise of the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) over the last few years. While in 2000 the SRB was at normal levels and was estimated to be 106.2 male…
New Report Analyses Skewed Birth Ratios in Viet Nam
HANOI, Viet Nam – Viet Nam has experienced an unusual rapid rise of the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) over the last few years. While…
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