News

Measuring the Greatness of a Country by the Quality of its Peoples’ Lives: UNFPA Executive Director to African Leaders

30 June 2011
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Without Reproductive Health Supplies, Promises to Women Remain ‘Dusty Dreams’

23 June 2011
A nurse in Tanzania shows birth control pills to a group of women and explains how they work.
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Statement

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

20 June 2011
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News

Scarce Funding Creates Uncertain Future for Refugees in the Republic of Congo

12 June 2011
UNFPA Representative David Lawson handling out a dignity kit to a refugee.
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Reflecting on Progress and Challenges in Africa

08 June 2011
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News

Women, Peace and Security Institute Established in Ghana

01 June 2011
Women have a role to play in the uniformed forces and in other aspects of building peace and security Photo : Marcus Bleasdale/VII
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News

UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman Supports HIV Prevention in South Africa

27 May 2011
UN Youth Champion, Ms. Monique Coleman, in South Africa as part of world tour in support of the UN Year of Youth, Photo: Chiara Frisone
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News

Using Mobile Phones to Tackle Fistula in Tanzania

23 May 2011
A patient beams with joy after a successful fistula surgery made possible through mobile phone funds transfer. Photo: Lisa Russell.
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News

Protecting the Indigenous Forest Dwellers of Republic of Congo

19 May 2011
The very existence of the Republic of Congo's indigenous forest dwelling peoples is threatened. UNFPA supports implementation of a progressive new law that aims to protect them and preserve their way of life.
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Training Midwives to Care for the Mothers of South Sudan

19 May 2011
Students at Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery enacting a critical birthing situation.
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