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UNFPA and UN Women Launch Joint Global Programme on Essential Services for Women and Girls Subject to Violence

04 December 2013
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela

05 December 2013
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UNFPA Launches Arab States Regional Strategy, Boosts Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

02 December 2013
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Young Women and HIV in Guyana: Asserting their Right to Protect Themselves

30 November 2013
<p>Participants in the 'Comprehensive Empowerment Programme for the Reduction of Unplanned Pregnancies Among Adolescent Mothers', sponsored by the Guyanese grassroots organization Women Across Differences and UNFPA. <i>Photo &copy; UNFPA Guyana</i> </p>
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25 November 2013
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H.R.H. The Crown Princess of Sweden Discusses Maternal Health, Gender Equality and Youth During Visit to UNFPA HQ

10 October 2013
H.R.H. The Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden in conversation with UNFPA Deputy Executive Director (Programme) Kate Gilmore. Photo UNFPA
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Innovating for Girls’ Education

11 October 2013
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Towards Ending Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

08 October 2013
<p>Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin (right), the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura (centre), and the Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, Tewodros Melesse, are visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo in an effort to deepen political commitment in the fight against sexual violence in the country. <i>Photo: &copy; Alexandra Sicotte-Levesque/UNFPA</i> </p>
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Empowering Girls as Leaders of Tomorrow

27 September 2013
Farwa Khalil of Pakistan, 17, advocated for ending child marriage at a side event of the 68th UN General Assembly.&nbsp; &copy; UN Photo / Sarah Fretwell.
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Maternal Health: Why Are Women Still Dying?

26 September 2013
The panel: (L-R) Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Gita Sen, Christian Friis Bach, Anisul Islam Mahmud, Catherine Hara. Photo &copy; Nicole Foster/UNFPA (L-R) Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, (L-R) Dr. Babatunde Osotimeh
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