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14 November 2019
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This is how much it will cost to realize the world we want
Nairobi, KENYA – It is possible to end preventable maternal deaths, cover all unmet needs for family planning and put a stop to gender-based violence, all within a decade. But it will cost the world... Read more
14 November 2019
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Nairobi Summit on ICPD25: we will work to make the next 10 years, years of action, results for women and girls
NAIROBI, Kenya—The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action must be delivered in full if the Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved, recognizing... Read more
14 November 2019
Press Release
Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 ends with a clear path forward to transform the world for women and girls
NAIROBI, Kenya, 14 November 2019 - The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 concluded today in the Kenyan capital, with partners making bold commitments to transform the world by ending all maternal deaths,... Read more
13 November 2019
Press Release
Major commitments made by governments, civil society, private sector at landmark sexual and reproductive health summit
  NAIROBI, Kenya, 12 November 2019 – World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organizations, young people, business leaders and community groups today began unveiling their commitments to... Read more
12 November 2019
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Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 a commitment to end maternal deaths, gender-based violence and unmet need for family planning
NAIROBI, Kenya—The landmark Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 calls for action to end maternal deaths, stop gender-based violence and meet demand for family planning – all in the next 10 years. More than 6,... Read more
11 November 2019
Statement
When is Universal Health Coverage good for attaining universal Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights?
This is a special year for all rights-based health advocates, as we celebrate 25 years of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). At the ICPD in Cairo in 1994, for the... Read more
25 October 2019
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African and Asian Parliamentarians recommit to transforming the lives of all, especially women and girls
TOKYO, Japan – Members of Parliament from Asia and East and Southern Africa committed to intensifying their efforts to improve the livelihoods of all, especially women and girls, and to ensure that... Read more
18 October 2019
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Spotlight Initiative raises awareness of gender-based violence among peer educators in Zimbabwe
MANICALAND, Zimbabwe—At the vocational training centre where he is studying, there is “a lot of abuse” in the form of sexual harassment, often perpetrated by young men, says Elijah Chipise, 20. “... Read more
16 October 2019
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In Uganda, surviving rape and child marriage one plait at a time
ODRAMACAKU, Uganda – Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for beauty salons in this small town in Uganda’s northern Arua District. Local women want to look their best for the holidays.... Read more
11 October 2019
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GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable on the road to Nairobi and beyond!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl Child, 11 October Around the world, girls are challenging gender stereotypes and breaking free from the... Read more

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