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New Study Shows Benefits of Family Planning to the Well-Being of Women, Families and Economies
NEW YORK -- A new study by the Guttmacher Institute has confirmed that women’s ability to use contraceptives, and to determine whether and when to have children, enhances their education and employment chances.
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A Relief Convoy Reaches Remote Areas of Syria
Syrian Arab Republic
KARAMEH CAMP, Syria --- Against a hill of olive trees, thousands of tents are clustered together in a patchwork of white and blue. But due to recent heavy rains, the whole area is swamped in mud. Some 4,500 internally…
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New Evidence Reveals High Rates of Violence against Women and Girls in the Asia and Pacific Region
<p>Results of a study by a joint UN programme that surveyed more than 10,000 men on their experiences of violence against women and girls in nine selected sites across six Asia Pacific countries are disturbing.…
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Accelerating Zero-tolerance towards Gender-based Violence through the AIDS Response
<p>NEW YORK -- Convened by UNAIDS and UN Women, and cosponsored by the Government of Ireland, the UN Development Programme and UNFPA consultation brought together key civil society activists, United Nations…
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Dimensions of Violence Against Women and Girls, and How to End It
NEW YORK-- Throughout the first week of the Commission on the Status of Women, UNFPA highlighted numerous issues related to violence against women and girls, the theme of this year’s session.
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Creating Opportunities for Young People in Botswana
Botswana
UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin urged that young people be given space and opportunities to contribute to national development in Botswana.
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Calling for an End to the Many Forms of Violence Against Women and Girls
Democratic Republic of the Congo
NEW YORK -- On day two of the Commission for the Status of Women, the halls of United Nations headquarters were filled with government officials, and representatives of the UN, civil society, media and the private…
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Domestic Violence in Georgia: Breaking the Silence
Georgia
TBILISI, Georgia – Ia B. is a fit, elegant woman with bright hazelnut eyes, fashionable clothes and a vibrant personality that shines through her dazzling smile
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New UN Envoy for Youth and Executive Director Discuss Priorities for Young People
NEW YORK— Just after his first week in office, Ahmad Alhendawi, newly appointed United Nations Envoy for Youth, met with UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin to discuss shared priorities around young people…
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Interview with Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA
In a UN News Centre interview, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, spoke on his vision and priorities for the agency as well what has been accomplished since his appointment began in January 2011.
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Interview with Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA
<p>In a UN News Centre interview, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, spoke on his vision and priorities for the agency as well what has been accomplished since his appointment began in January…
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Hanging Out with Experts on Ending Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting
Egypt
While the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM/C has been observed for over 20 years, 2013 was the first year of the day received official UN recognition.
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