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Maternal death rate plunges in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Agnod counsels villagers on family planning. Efforts like Agnod's have helped the country lower its maternal death rate significantly. © UNFPA/Matthew Taylor

13 July 2016

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Getting help to nomad moms on the move in West Darfur

Zahra Zakaria was in labour for three days in a tent in West Darfur. A Caesarean section saved her and her son. © UNFPA

12 July 2016

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Investing in teenage girls for a more just, stable and peaceful world

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Young volunteers meet critical reproductive health needs in Liberia

Volunteer James S. Yangbie leads a discussion at the health club he started at Kaytoken Junior High. Talented youth volunteers are meeting reproductive health needs in Liberia, where conflict and the Ebola epidemic had left the health system shattered. © UNFPA/Ruth Fertig

01 July 2016

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Cambodian smash hit Love9 tackles taboo subject: sexual health

Actress Yana and actor Chhaly at a Love9 casting session. The show has sparked conversations about sex and health throughout Cambodia. © UNFPA Cambodia

29 June 2016

21st International AIDS Conference

18 July - 22 July 2016

Durban International Convention Centre

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World Population Day in Six Eye-Popping Charts

Investing in teenage girls is critical – not only for girls, but for the world. © UNFPA Niger

11 July 2016

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Carmen Barroso and Childbirth with Dignity Foundation win 2016 UN Population Award

24 June 2016

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"Best friends" save women’s lives in war-weary Central African Republic

20 June 2016

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Youth with disabilities face staggering loss of rights

A class for youth with hearing disabilities in Burkina Faso. UNFPA has provided training on sexual and reproductive health to this and other schools in the country. ©UNFPA/Théodore Somda

17 June 2016

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