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Youth to the Rescue as Flooding Paralyzes Sudan

Following the intense flooding in Khartoum, young people were in the forefront of helping UNFPA understand the situation on the ground and delivering supplies. Photo © Nafeer Sudan

12 August 2013

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From Obstetric Fistula Survivor to Empowered Burkinabé

Community outreach brings fistula survivors out of the shadows. Courtesy FCI.

31 July 2013

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Scaling Up Strategies to Encourage Abandonment of FGM/C

The UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting aims to accelerate changes in entrenced social norms that put some 30 million girls at risk of undergoing this harmful practice. Photo © Sheila McKinnon

23 July 2013

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UNFPA Patron in Mozambique

In her first encounter with UNFPA’s work in the national context, Crown Princess Mary made a strong impression on the people she met, who in turn, were a source of inspiration for her. Photo: Torkil Adersen / Scanpix

14 November 2012

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Technology is Transforming the Future of Development

More affordable and multifunctional electronic devices now permeate the developing world, opening up new possibilities and rapid advances in health care and education. Photo © Mark Tuschman

24 May 2013

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Overcoming Fistula in Madagascar

Zafisoa lies down on a bench in the hospital before her surgery, while other Malagasy women await for news. Photo © Dominic Nahr / Magnum Photos

20 May 2013

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UNFPA Donates Reproductive Health Supplies to Save Lives in Central African Republic

Heads of maternity services pledged to put to good use the lifesaving supplies sent to the Central African Republic in the wake of fierce fighting and displacements. Photo © UNFPA/CAR

01 May 2013

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Creating Opportunities for Young People in Botswana

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin challenged young people to create a 'multiplier effect' by finding ways to help five other young people in Botswana.Photo: UNFPA/Botswana

06 March 2013

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Major Event to Highlight Women’s Health and Development in Africa

27 January 2013

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Getting More Health for the Money: Burkina Faso Tries Outsourcing

Solange, a volunteer Community Health Worker is well respected by both the men and women of Sablogo. Photo: Ollivier Girard Photography

20 June 2013

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Youth to the Rescue as Flooding Paralyzes Sudan

From Obstetric Fistula Survivor to Empowered Burkinabé

Scaling Up Strategies to Encourage Abandonment of FGM/C

UNFPA Patron in Mozambique

Technology is Transforming the Future of Development

Overcoming Fistula in Madagascar

UNFPA Donates Reproductive Health Supplies to Save Lives in Central African Republic

Creating Opportunities for Young People in Botswana

Major Event to Highlight Women’s Health and Development in Africa

Getting More Health for the Money: Burkina Faso Tries Outsourcing