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UN Says Pakistan's Humanitarian Situation Is Critical

23 August 2010
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UN Launches Mass Appeal for Pakistan Flood Relief

13 August 2010

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations launched an appeal Wednesday for $460 million in emergency aid to support relief efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan. Funds will be used to provide food, water, shelter and emergency medical care. Chinese authorities have indicated a willingness to increase aid assistance to Pakistan after the U.S. and British governments vowed additional emergency funds.

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UNFPA Rushes Delivery and Hygiene Supplies to Flood-Affected Communities in Pakistan

03 August 2010
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UNFPA Helps Displaced Pakistani Mothers Deliver Safely

02 March 2010
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Van Thi May is one of the fourteen ethnic minority women who participating in the training. Photo:Maria Larrinaga.
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