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Women, Peace and Security Institute Established in Ghana

Women have a role to play in the uniformed forces and in other aspects of building peace and security Photo : Marcus Bleasdale/VII

01 June 2011

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Sandstorms, Fires and Demonstrations Complicate Delivery of Assistance at Camp near Libyan Border

Rebuilding camp Choucha. Photo: UNFPA/Tunisia

27 May 2011

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UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman Supports HIV Prevention in South Africa

UN Youth Champion, Ms. Monique Coleman, in South Africa as part of world tour in support of the UN Year of Youth, Photo: Chiara Frisone

27 May 2011

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Using Mobile Phones to Tackle Fistula in Tanzania

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

23 May 2011

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Protecting the Indigenous Forest Dwellers of Republic of Congo

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.

19 May 2011

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Training Midwives to Care for the Mothers of South Sudan

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

19 May 2011

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Tackling Taboos to Condom Use in Ethiopia and Elsewhere

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

07 June 2011

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Providing Support to Ivoirian Girls and Women Who Fled to Liberia and Ghana

Refugees from Cote d'lvoire rest at a school in Janzon,Liberia .UNHCR/G.Gorden

18 April 2011

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Empowering Women and Girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Sensitizing men and boys to the importance of gender and reproductive health issues is part of Yvette Molongo's work. Photo: IMA World Health.

19 April 2011

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Executive Director's Mission to Africa

01 April 2011

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