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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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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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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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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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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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Tackling Taboos to Condom Use in Ethiopia and Elsewhere

07 June 2011
In Ethiopia married women are an inportant group to educate about the risks of HIV
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Empowering Women and Girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo

19 April 2011
Sensitizing men and boys to the importance of gender and reproductive health issues is part of Yvette Molongo's work. Photo: IMA World Health.
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Executive Director's Mission to Africa

01 April 2011
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