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Population Dynamics Highlighted at Global Summit on Least Developed Countries

Least developed countries are characterized by widespread poverty, high fertility, large youth population and poor health indicators. This week's meeting aims to improve their development prospects. Photo: Dima Gavrysh/Panos

10 May 2011

Press Release

World Population to Reach 7 Billion on 31 October

03 May 2011

Statement

Fertility, Reproductive Health and Development

11 April 2011

Press Release

Iranian Demographer, African Research Institution, Win 2011 United Nations Population Award

09 March 2011

Press Release

On 100th International Women’s Day, UNFPA Promotes Campaign to Put Contraceptive Choices in 100 Million Women’s Hands

08 March 2011

News

UNFPA Provides Equipment for Rwanda’s Population and Housing Census

UNFPA Representative , Ms. Victoria Akyeampong presenting the latest technology equipment for census to Diane Karusisis, Director General of the Rwanda National Institution of Statistics. UNFPA Deputy Director Cheikh Fall is also pictured. Photo:Didier Habimana.

28 February 2011

News

Key UNFPA Priorities Highlighted Throughout the Commission on the Status of Women

This year's Commission on the Status of Women focused on access to education, training, science and technology. Photo: Lynsey Addario.

03 March 2011

News

Facing the New Challenges of an Ageing World

Smaller famalies and grater longevity means that societies are rapidly ageing, a dynamic that poses new social and economic challenges.

15 February 2011

News

Artists Voice their Support to Improved Maternal Health in Tanzania

Some of the participating artists inthe workshop. Photo: UNFPA/Tanzania

09 February 2011

Press Release

UNFPA’s New Leader Focuses on a World of Seven Billion and Young People

01 February 2011

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