In the News

Having Many Children Now Mark of Honour Among Somali Refugees

calendar_today23 August 2011

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Press release

Somalia: Cholera Puts Mothers and their Children at Risk

calendar_today19 August 2011

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News

UNFPA Executive Director Pledges Financial Support to Bangladesh

calendar_today22 August 2011

A training discussion for pregnant women and new mothers. Photo © Yanming Lin/UNFPA
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News

Heeding the Call: A Tunisian Midwife Becomes a Humanitarian Worker

calendar_today19 August 2011

When a humanitarian crisis erupted near her town, Bochra Ben Teib found that her midwifery skills were in high demand.
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In the News

Chief of UNFPA Pledges to Strengthen Support for Afghan Maternal, Newborn Health

calendar_today16 August 2011

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News

Mobilizing Psychosocial Support within Libya and for Refugees from the Conflict

calendar_today17 August 2011

When a humanitarian crisis erupted near her town, Bochra Ben Teib found that her midwifery skills were in high demand.
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News

Eliminating Maternal Deaths from Unsafe Abortion in Uruguay

calendar_today18 August 2011

Ana Labandera, midwife in the sexual and reproduction health service of Inciativas Sanitarias during a counseling session . Photo : Iniciatiavas Sanitarias
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Executive Director on Mission to Afghanistan and Bangladesh

calendar_today15 August 2011

In Afghanistan, Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, dons a bullet-proof jacket, visits the Central Statistical Office, and meets with Dr. Suraya Dalil, acting Minister of Public Health.
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News

One Stop Centre for Survivors of Violence Opens in Zanzibar

calendar_today27 May 2011

In Zanzibar, women and children are the main victims of gender-based violence.
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Celebrating Young People on International Day of Youth – and Beyond

calendar_today11 August 2011

Young people thronged the visitor's gallery of the General Assembly during the High Level Meeting on Youth. Photo: Jessica Dimmock
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