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Two Districts in Northern Ethiopia Declare an End to Female Genital Cutting

20 February 2011
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Key UNFPA Priorities Highlighted Throughout the Commission on the Status of Women

03 March 2011
This year's Commission on the Status of Women focused on access to education, training, science and technology. Photo: Lynsey Addario.
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Africa Shows Signs of Winning War against Female Fenital Mutilation/cutting

10 February 2011
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Over 6,000 Communities Across Africa Abandon Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

06 February 2011
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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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UN Continues to Support Flood-stricken People in Sri Lanka

18 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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UNFPA Helps Prevent and Address Gender-based Violence among Pakistan Flood Survivors

29 November 2010
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