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Incorporating culture into care: One Afrodescendent midwife’s journey towards ending maternal deaths in Costa Rica

Midwife Siannie Palmer supports women of African and indigenous descent in Sixaola, Puerto Viejo. © UNFPA Costa Rica / Juan Manuel Fernández
  • 29 August 2024
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International Day for People of African Descent

31 August 2024

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Empowering young people in Ecuador to understand their bodies and defend their rights

RuranKapak facilitator Janny Caicedo was a student when he first participated in one of the group’s information sessions. © UNFPA Ecuador
  • 04 September 2023
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Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid longstanding inequities

29 August 2023

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International Day for People of African Descent 2023

31 August 2023

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International Day for People of African Descent 2022

31 August 2022

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Celebrating People of African Descent

Published on: 30/08/2022

Let's agree to make racism history.

This International Day for the People of African Descent, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem reminds us that all the steps towards recognition, justice and development for Black people are needed everywhere.

#BlackLivesMatter

International Day for People of African Descent 2021

31 August 2021

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