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Youth to the Rescue as Flooding Paralyzes Sudan

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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

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From Obstetric Fistula Survivor to Empowered Burkinabé

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

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Scaling Up Strategies to Encourage Abandonment of FGM/C

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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

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UNFPA Patron in Mozambique

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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

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Technology is Transforming the Future of Development

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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

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Overcoming Fistula in Madagascar

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

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

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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

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Creating Opportunities for Young People in Botswana

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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

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

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Getting More Health for the Money: Burkina Faso Tries Outsourcing

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

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Youth to the Rescue as Flooding Paralyzes Sudan

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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

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