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Acceptance of family planning grows in Afghanistan, but myths linger

Nargis, a midwife, provides family planning counselling in Herat, Afghanistan. © UNFPA Afghanistan/Ahmadullah Amarkhil

23 November 2015

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Young motherhood threatens girls in rural Cambodia

Seila, 16, is pregnant with her first child. She dropped out of school to work on her family's farm in Tbong Khmum Province. © UNFPA Cambodia

18 November 2015

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Safe haven for girls living on the streets of Côte d'Ivoire

Girls in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, attend a life skills course. © Cavoequiva

17 November 2015

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Phone line answers burning questions of Afghan youth

Young people in Band-e-Amir, Afghanistan. A UNFPA-supported hotline is helping Afghanistan's youth learn about their health and rights. © UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein

09 November 2015

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As Yemen conflict drags on, women’s vulnerability grows

Intense fighting has left much of Yemen battle-scarred. The chaos has left women and girls increasingly vulnerable. © OCHA/Philippe Kropf

02 November 2015

Sub-Regional Office Director/Representative

Level: D-1
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Closing date: 15 Nov 2015 10:00 PM (America/New_York)
Duty station: Almaty, Kazakhstan

S/he leads and motivates the UNFPA team in the development of innovative, relevant approaches for engagement on issues related to population and development, sexual and reproductive health and gender.

We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

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