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Sierra Leone saves lives with sunlight

10 September 2014
Because of a UNFPA-supported solar suitcase, the Kondembaia health unit, in Koinadugu, Sierra Leone, now has power at night. Photo credit: UNFPA/Sierra Leone
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Fourth World Conference on Women

04 September - 15 September 1995

Beijing, China

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Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action

Experts Meeting on Women's Health

29 September - 02 October 2013

Mexico City, Mexico

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Women’s Health: Rights, Empowerment and Social Determinants
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State of World Population Report 2009: Trailer

November 18, 2009

Promoting the role of women in stopping climate change.  For more information, visit /swp/

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Saving Haiti's Mothers

April 8, 2010

On the ground in Haiti, working to save the lives of mothers during childbirth. This video was original aired on NOW on Public Television, January, 2010.

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Add It Up: Saving Lives + Saving Money

June 25, 2010
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Birth Amid Chaos in Gaza

December 4, 2010

The birth of a child is a moment of excitement as well as anxiety. But in Gaza, it is even more stressful/ it may mean risking your life. We meet a courageous midwife who is improving the odds for many mothers and babies.

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UNFPA Haiti helps to prevent cholera in HIV sufferers

January 7, 2011

UNFPA Haiti Works to Prevent Cholera in People Living with HIV:  People with compromised immune systems are particularly vulnerable to the cholera epidemic that has already affected hundreds of thousands. The right supplies and information can help keep the epidemic at bay.