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'Even one family torn apart by war is too many'
NEW YORK, United States, 20 June 2014 — Around the world, conflict has forced a record number of people to flee their homes. More than 50 million... Read more
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Putting Tanzania’s mothers first
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — In an effort to improve maternal health and reach the MDG 5 targets, President Jakaya Kikwete launched ‘Sharpened One Plan... Read more
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Linkages project boosts ARV uptake in Malawi
Health facilities in Malawi that provide HIV services simultaneously with sexual and reproductive health services have recorded an increased uptake... Read more
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Launch of Campaign to End Child Marriage in Africa
We would like to commend Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), for her transformational leadership and... Read more
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An Ethiopian teenager’s courage in defying child marriage
AFAMBO, Ethiopia — This is a story of tremendous courage shown by a teenager in Ethiopia, a girl who has become a source of inspiration in her region... Read more
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Why ending child marriage in Africa can no longer wait
Just 17 years old, Clarisse is already a mother of two, who lives with her husband and his four other wives in rural southern Chad. Three years... Read more
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'Tracking Fistula – Transforming Lives'
The theme of this year’s International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, 'Tracking Fistula – Transforming Lives', reflects an important step... Read more
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State of the World’s Midwifery 2014 to be released in June
In all countries that have achieved a dramatic decrease in maternal and newborn death, well-trained health professionals have been a key to success.... Read more
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GBV rights holder tribunal a rare opportunity for survivors
ZANZIBAR, Tanzania — About two years ago, Zamzam (not her real name) fell pregnant. She was only 16 years old. Zamzam was one of around 20,000 girls... Read more
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30,000 South Sudanese women at risk of dying in childbirth
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 15 May 2014 — As the conflict in South Sudan continues to intensify, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, warns that... Read more