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No human development if there’s violence against women
This year, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a focus on the... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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