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We must empower women and girls to claim their bodily autonomy, leaders affirm

19 March 2021
Catarina Furtado visits a new mother in a maternity ward. The right to make essential choices, such as when and whether to become a parent, and to see a doctor, must be realized for all, she said. Image courtesy of Catarina Furtado.
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Efforts to end FGM must be intensified, leaders urge

17 March 2017
Shaimaa Ahmed Ali teaches members of her community about the harms of female genital mutilation (FGM). © UNFPA Egypt/Sima Diab
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How to address low fertility fears? Invest in young people

16 July 2014
<p>Maryana Borisova, a young Roma activist from Bulgaria, attending a conference in 2013. Ms. Borisova demonstrates how investment in young people can generate gains for society. <i>Credit: UNFPA</i> </p>
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Engaging with Young People in a Changing World: Catarina Furtado in India

25 April 2012
Catarina Furtado interviews local women in Pune district about the male participation project.
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UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Catarina Furtado Visits Haiti

20 July 2011
Catarina interviewing the head nurse of the Health Center of Corail's camp. Photo: UNFPA
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Goodwill Ambassador Catarina Furtado Addresses Youth at Portugal's Parliament

28 January 2011
Catarina Furtado sharing the podium with Jorge Sampaio, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations.
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Catarina Furtado Continues her Work on Behalf of Guinea Bissau’s Mothers

16 August 2010
UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Catarina Furtado meets little Catarina, first girl baby born by caesarean in the surgery unit set up the project. Photo:UNFPA
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UNFPA Gives New Meaning to My Life, Says Actress

10 December 2001
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UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Catarina Furtado Visits Timor-Leste

21 August 2009
Catarina (Second from right) meets with UNFPA staff members Domingas Bernardo, Pornchai Suhitta and Nicole Smith.
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