News

Scarce Funding Creates Uncertain Future for Refugees in the Republic of Congo

calendar_today12 June 2011

UNFPA Representative David Lawson handling out a dignity kit to a refugee.
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News

UN Secretary-General and UNFPA Executive Director visit Nigeria to Promote Women’s and Children’s Health

calendar_today25 May 2011

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News

Using Mobile Phones to Tackle Fistula in Tanzania

calendar_today23 May 2011

A patient beams with joy after a successful fistula surgery made possible through mobile phone funds transfer. Photo: Lisa Russell.
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News

World Parliamentarians Appeal for Investing in Girls

calendar_today24 May 2011

Ms. Mari Simonen, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director(External Relation, UN Affairs and Management), delivering her statement at theG8/20 Global Pariliamentarians Summit on Girls and Population. Photo:Scorpix/Raphael Damaret
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In the News

Ministers Briefed on 'State of the World's Midwifery' at World Health Assembly

calendar_today19 May 2011

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News

Protecting the Indigenous Forest Dwellers of Republic of Congo

calendar_today19 May 2011

The very existence of the Republic of Congo's indigenous forest dwelling peoples is threatened. UNFPA supports implementation of a progressive new law that aims to protect them and preserve their way of life.
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News

Training Midwives to Care for the Mothers of South Sudan

calendar_today19 May 2011

Students at Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery enacting a critical birthing situation.
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News

Tackling Taboos to Condom Use in Ethiopia and Elsewhere

calendar_today07 June 2011

In Ethiopia married women are an inportant group to educate about the risks of HIV
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News

Dignity Kits: Helping Displaced Yemeni Women Move About Freely

calendar_today20 April 2010

Having culturally appropriate clothing makes it easier for displaced Yemeni girls and women to move freely around the IDP camps. Photo UNDP/Yemen
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Statement

Calling for Greater Attention to Family Planning

calendar_today11 April 2011

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