News

International Conference to Boost Efforts to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

calendar_today18 October 2013

Photo: Sheila Mckinnon
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In the News

Too Young to Wed: Indian Girls Say No to Child Marriage

calendar_today14 October 2013

<p>"If I would get married it would not feel good," says Naaku Maayida, 15. "With marriage, children happen, I would have to do the home chores, I would have to fetch water. My parents were illiterate when they had kids." <i>Photo &copy; Stephanie Sinclair/VII/Tooyoungtowed.org</i> </p>
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Statement

Innovating for Girls’ Education

calendar_today11 October 2013

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News

Towards Ending Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

calendar_today08 October 2013

<p>Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin (right), the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura (centre), and the Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, Tewodros Melesse, are visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo in an effort to deepen political commitment in the fight against sexual violence in the country. <i>Photo: &copy; Alexandra Sicotte-Levesque/UNFPA</i> </p>
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Press release

Africa Puts Rights of Women and Youth at Heart of Continent’s Future Development

calendar_today07 October 2013

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In the News

UNFPA Moves to Promote Condom Use Among Malawi Youth

calendar_today06 October 2013

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News

Equality, Quality, Accountability: Experts Highlight Priorities for Women’s Health

calendar_today03 October 2013

<p> <i>Photo &copy; Jos&eacute; T&eacute;llez El&iacute;as</i> </p>
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Press release

African Ministers Urged to Lead on Issues of Freedom, Equality, Justice and Dignity in Future Development Agenda

calendar_today03 October 2013

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News

Harnessing Africa's Demographic Dividend

calendar_today02 October 2013

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News

Experts Review Advances, Challenges for Women’s Health Globally

calendar_today30 September 2013

EXPERT MEETING ON WOMEN'S HEALTH RIGHTS. EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS
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