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In region assaulted by Boko Haram, women, young people key to stability

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The crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency threatens to undermine development throughout the region. Girls in northern Nigeria. © UNFPA Nigeria/Ololade Daniel

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Girls' rights are a priority, say UN chief and UNFPA head

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UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon meet with 15 girls from Nigeria's Kaduna State, who presented a drama about the challenges they face in their community. © UNFPA Nigeria/Adeola Olunloyo

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World Population Day spotlights needs of women and girls in emergencies

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Sarita Tamang, 25, was nine months pregnant when her house collapsed around here. Women like Ms. Tamang have specific health needs that can be overlooked in emergencies. © UNFPA Nepal

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Thoraya Obaid and the African Population and Health Research Centre honoured with UN Population Award

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Children play football at a low-cost informal school in Nairobi. Research by APHRC has helped the Government of Kenya develop policies on school access. © African Population and Health Research Centre

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Annual Session of the Executive Board 2015

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin to the Annual Session of the Executive Board, highlighting results achieved in 2014, the first year of implementation of UNFPA's strategic plan 2014-2017.

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Youth empowerment, education, employment key to future development

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Much of the world is poised to reap a demographic dividend. But to do this, countries must invest in young people. Students in Cotonou, Benin. © UNFPA Benin/Ollivier Girard

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Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund

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Midwives could help avert millions of maternal and newborn deaths

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Abissdoum Charlotte, 26, with her 7-week-old triplets, Morouta, Nasifaté and Nasif. She is receiving post-natal and newborn care at the Cooperative Clinic of Sikecoudji, in Cotonou, Benin. © UNFPA/Ollivier Girard

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Responding to the needs of communities terrorized by Boko Haram

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UNFPA staff speak with adolescent refugees from Nigeria, who fled insecurity at home and are now living in the Sayam Forage Refugees Camp in Diffa, Niger. © UNFPA Niger/Habila Tsahirou

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Advancing the rights of adolescent girls creates ‘virtuous cycle’, say global leaders

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In region assaulted by Boko Haram, women, young people key to stability

Girls' rights are a priority, say UN chief and UNFPA head

World Population Day spotlights needs of women and girls in emergencies

Thoraya Obaid and the African Population and Health Research Centre honoured with UN Population Award

Annual Session of the Executive Board 2015

Youth empowerment, education, employment key to future development

Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund

Midwives could help avert millions of maternal and newborn deaths

Responding to the needs of communities terrorized by Boko Haram

Advancing the rights of adolescent girls creates ‘virtuous cycle’, say global leaders

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