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22 November 2012
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‘All Africans should be able to plan their families’

“All Africans should be able to exercise their right to plan their families with appropriate family planning methods of their choice. But women in... Read more

21 November 2012
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New High-Level Task Force for ICPD launched

October 4, 2012, New York — Former presidents Tarja Halonen (Finland) and Joaquim Chissano (Mozambique) are co-chairs of a new global High-Level Task... Read more

16 November 2012
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Young people have the power to change the world

A social media revolution is unfolding before our eyes, forever changing the way we connect. I see this whenever I travel; the young boys of Lagos... Read more

15 November 2012
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Restoring the hopes of Africa's youth in Cotonou

COTONOU, Benin, 15 November 2012 — The three-day Regional Youth Forum, Promoting the MDGs and the ICPD Programme of Action among African Youth,... Read more

15 November 2012
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Family planning investments could save $11 billion

LONDON, 14 November 2012 — Making voluntary family planning available to everyone in developing countries would reduce costs for maternal and newborn... Read more

15 November 2012
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Delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted

The ability to decide when to have children, and how many, is seen as one of the most significant social advances of recent decades. However, this... Read more

7 November 2012
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High Level Taskforce visits South Africa

The High Level Taskforce for Women, Girls, Gender Equality and HIV for Eastern and Southern Africa (HLTF) visited South Africa from 21-28 October to... Read more

1 November 2012
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HIV prevention should be a joint effort – Rwandan Minister

The Rwandan Health Minister has called for strengthened partnerships in the fight to reduce HIV infection in the country. Dr. Anicet Nzabonimpa of... Read more

29 October 2012
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Regional Director discusses CARMMA with Ambassadors

29 October 2012, Addis Ababa — As part of ongoing efforts to table the Campaign for Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (CARMMA) on... Read more

18 October 2012
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Girls, seize every opportunity with confidence!

Rwandan girls must assert themselves and discover their sense of self-worth. While Rwanda will do its best to level the playing field between girls... Read more

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