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Breaking the Silence about Maternal Death in Sierra Leone

27 April 2010

Sierra Leone is one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth.

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Working Against All Odds to Improve Maternal Health in DRC

19 September 2011

After decades of conflict that has destroyed much of the infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo, many pregnant women struggle to access health workers with midwifery skills and the supplies needed for clean deliveries.Photo: Lynsey Addario.

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Women Deliver: Empowered Women and Their Powerful Stories

09 June 2010

From left to right- Sarah Omega, Awatif Altayib, Dr. Nafis Sadik,Laxmi Tamang and Viviana Palacious. Photo: Moises Saman

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Empowering Girls in Nepal to Say ‘No’ to Child Marriage

09 October 2012

With the help of her Choose Your Future classmates, Usha blocked her parents' plans to have her married at 15. Photo: William A. Ryan<

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World Population to Increase by One Billion by 2025

13 June 2013

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UNFPA Marks 1,000-Day Milestone to the MDG 2015 Target Date

08 April 2013

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UNFPA Launches Advocacy Platform for Post-2015 Development Framework

24 October 2013

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