News

UNFPA Provides Equipment for Rwanda’s Population and Housing Census

28 February 2011
UNFPA Representative , Ms. Victoria Akyeampong presenting the latest technology equipment for census to Diane Karusisis, Director General of the Rwanda National Institution of Statistics. UNFPA Deputy Director Cheikh Fall is also pictured. Photo:Didier Habimana.
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In the News

Two Districts in Northern Ethiopia Declare an End to Female Genital Cutting

20 February 2011
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News

New Jobs and Livelihoods Get Fistula Survivors on their Feet

11 February 2011
Although her life war shattered by her fistula. Rebecca Mambweni has been able to put the pieces back again with the help of a training programme.
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In the News

Africa Shows Signs of Winning War against Female Fenital Mutilation/cutting

10 February 2011
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News

Artists Voice their Support to Improved Maternal Health in Tanzania

09 February 2011
Some of the participating artists inthe workshop. Photo: UNFPA/Tanzania
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Statement

International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM/C

06 February 2011
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Press Release

Over 6,000 Communities Across Africa Abandon Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

06 February 2011
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News

Building Momentum for Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

04 February 2011
These girls from Uganda are celebrating the fact that they don't have to undergo female genital mutilation/cutting.
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News

Working with Police in South Sudan to Assist Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

20 January 2011
Group work exploring the causes of gender-based violance in South Sudan. Photo: Silje Heitmann.
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News

Providing Support to Sudanese Returning Home to Vote

10 January 2011
Most of returnees of Southern Sudan are expected to relocate to cities of the region rather than resettle in their traditional villages, which lack roads and health services. Photo :Silje Heitmann.
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