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Three Critical Maternal Health Medicines That Could Save Women's Lives

15 November 2012
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The Executive Director Advocates for Youth and Maternal Health in Benin

14 November 2012
While on mission to Benin,  Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin visited a centre for young girls and women supported by UNFPA. Photo:  Nadine Azifan, UNFPA/Benin
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Additional Investments in Family Planning Would Save Developing Countries More Than $11 Billion a Year

14 November 2012
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Task Force to Kick Start Cairo Population Goals

02 October 2012
<p>The 26-member <a href="http://www.unfpa.org/webdav/site/global/shared/documents/2012/TaskForce-bios-hi.pdf" target="_blank">panel</a> of the High-level Task Force on the ICPD.&nbsp;</p>
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Drivers of Contraception in Tajikistan: Poverty, Religion and Mothers-in-law

09 November 2012
<p>Social norms about family size have changed in Tajikistan following the fall of the Soviet Union when large families were encouraged and supported.</p>
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Advocating for Youth and Maternal Health: The Executive Director in Uzbekistan

07 November 2012
Dr. Osotimehin welcomes a newborn baby in the National Perinatal Centre located in the outskirts of Tashkent. Photo: UNFPA Uzbekistan
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Media advisory

UNFPA Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Voluntary Family Planning

05 November 2012
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UNFPA Patron Warmly Received at Rio Youth Centre.

19 September 2012
<p>The Crown Princess was warmly received by young people in Cidade de Deus neighbourhood of Rio.</p>
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Consulting with Faith-Based Organizations on the Post-2015 Agenda

12 September 2012
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Delivering Babies and Smiles to Syrian Refugees

17 October 2012
<p>A social media campaign, <a href="http://www.safebirthevenhere.org/">Safe Birth, Even Here</a>, highlights the importance of maternal health in emergency situations.</p>
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