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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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Giving Priority to the Needs of Young People in Egypt – and Elsewhere

03 February 2011
Young people have been in the forefront of recent events in Egypt.
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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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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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New Research Analyzes Intersections between Women’s Rights, Religion and Politics

07 January 2011
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UNFPA Welcomes Extension of ICPD Programme of Action Beyond 2014

22 December 2010
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Thoraya Obaid, Leader Who Inspires, Leads from the Front Says UN Secretary-General

14 December 2010
The Secretary-General Ms. Obaid and incoming UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin. Photo: UNFPA/Jacqueline Daldin.
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To be a Woman in Nepal

09 December 2010
Low status and political participation, heavy work loads, domestic violence and lack of access to health services are among the factors that keep Nepalese women from excercising their basic human rights. Photo:Peter Bruyneel
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Young People Teach Each Other How to Prevent Spread of HIV in Tajikistan

03 December 2010
Tajikistan youth in a Y-PEER training to build the skills they will need to be effective peer educators.
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Giving Tanzanian Girls the Power to Live their Dreams

03 December 2010
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