UNFPA Works to Ensure Women’s Health and Protection after Philippines Typhoon
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UNFPA Works to Ensure Women’s Health and Protection after Philippines Typhoon
calendar_today10 December 2012
<p>Six months pregnant Lenlen Medrano and her one-year-old son being evacuated to safer grounds by rescue workers. <i>(Photo courtesy of Erik de Castro/Reuters</i> <i>)</i> </p>
Drivers of Contraception in Tajikistan: Poverty, Religion and Mothers-in-law
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Drivers of Contraception in Tajikistan: Poverty, Religion and Mothers-in-law
calendar_today09 November 2012
<p>Social norms about family size have changed in Tajikistan following the fall of the Soviet Union when large families were encouraged and supported.</p>
<p>A social media campaign, <a href="http://www.safebirthevenhere.org/">Safe Birth, Even Here</a>, highlights the importance of maternal health in emergency situations.</p>
African Ministers Pledge to Speed Access to Life-Saving Commodities for All Women and Children
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African Ministers Pledge to Speed Access to Life-Saving Commodities for All Women and Children
calendar_today16 October 2012
<p>The Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin with the Minister of State for Health Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate and President Goodluck Jonathan visiting UNFPA's booth at the State House.</p>