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Haitian women felled by preventable cancer; simple test to save lives

26 August 2016

A UNFPA-supported clinic in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, provides free cervical cancer screenings, in addition to a host of obstetric and newborn services. Early detection and treatment will save lives. © Jared Chambers

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Campaign brings condoms, HIV testing and hugs to the Olympics

23 August 2016

Inspired by the Rio 2016 Olympic logo, the #EuAbraço campaign celebrates diversity and raises public awareness against discrimination. © UNIC Rio/Pedro Andrade

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Brazilian funk music sensation Dream Team do Passinho calls for "More Rights, Less Zika"

03 August 2016

Dream Team do Passinho launches their hit new song, "More Rights, Less Zika" on World Population Day 2016. The song is a collaboration between the popular music group and UNFPA. © UNFPA Brazil/Tatiana Almeida

Mais Direitos e Menos Zika (More rights, less Zika)

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Brazilian funk sensation Dream Team do Passinho has released a new song in partnership with UNFPA. Released on World Population Day 2016, the song is titled "Mais Direitos e Menos Zika," which translates to "More rights, Less Zika." It calls attention to the fact that Zika disproportionately affects marginalized communities in Brazil, and it encourages the use of condoms to prevent the sexual transmission of Zika. Read more about the song here.

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