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  • 16 Sep 2013
  • Press Release

Sixth Asian and Pacific Population Conference to Set Population Agenda for Building Better Lives

BANGKOK, Thailand (UNESCAP) — More than 400 delegates from 47 countries are in Bangkok this week to attend the Sixth Asian and Pacific Population Conference. They will review population and…

Sixth Asian and Pacific Population Conference to Set Population Agenda for…

BANGKOK, Thailand (UNESCAP) — More than 400 delegates from 47 countries are in Bangkok this week to attend the Sixth Asian and…

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  • 26 Aug 2013
  • Statement

UNFPA Alarmed over Impact of Growing Violence in Syria on Women and Girls

UNFPA is concerned about the impact of the recent escalation of violence in and around Damascus, particularly on women, youth and their families in areas under fire. The Fund is also alarmed over…

UNFPA Alarmed over Impact of Growing Violence in Syria on Women and Girls

UNFPA is concerned about the impact of the recent escalation of violence in and around Damascus, particularly on women, youth and…

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  • 22 Aug 2013
  • Press Release

UNFPA, USAID Strengthen Collaboration to Boost Access to Voluntary Family Planning for Women across Globe

UNITED NATIONS, New York—USAID and UNFPA, two of the longest-serving development agencies addressing population concerns, announced today new efforts to strengthen their collaboration to advance…

UNFPA, USAID Strengthen Collaboration to Boost Access to Voluntary Family…

UNITED NATIONS, New York—USAID and UNFPA, two of the longest-serving development agencies addressing population concerns,…

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  • 17 Aug 2013
  • Statement

World Humanitarian Day Message

Earlier this year, I met Muneera Sha’ban in Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan. A 65-year-old midwife, Muneera retired years ago, but every day at 6 am, she embarks on the two-hourbus journey from…

World Humanitarian Day Message

Earlier this year, I met Muneera Sha’ban in Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan. A 65-year-old midwife, Muneera retired years…

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  • 15 Aug 2013
  • Press Release

Population Conference Adopts Montevideo Consensus of Wide-Ranging Priority Actions on Reproductive Health, Gender Equality, Young People

The First Session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean concluded today, with the adoption of adoption of the Montevideo Consensus, a wide-…

Population Conference Adopts Montevideo Consensus of Wide-Ranging Priority…

The First Session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean concluded today,…

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  • 13 Aug 2013
  • Press Release

Latin America, Caribbean Conference on Population, Development Opens on International Youth Day

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay— The First session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean opened here on Monday, with representatives from more than 30 Latin…

Latin America, Caribbean Conference on Population, Development Opens on…

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay— The First session of the Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the…

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  • 12 Aug 2013
  • Statement

Young People Move Development Forward

"The dynamism and imagination of young people can transform the social and economic fortunes of developed and developing countries alike," UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin…

Young People Move Development Forward

"The dynamism and imagination of young people can transform the social and economic fortunes of developed and developing…

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  • 06 Aug 2013
  • Statement

Hundreds of Pregnant Women in Homs, Syria Need Help Urgently

With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer, due to heavy fighting, it is estimated that hundreds of pregnant women may require…

Hundreds of Pregnant Women in Homs, Syria Need Help Urgently

With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer, due to heavy…

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  • 02 Aug 2013
  • Press Release

UNFPA to Increase Access to Reproductive Health Services for Millions of Adolescent Girls in Africa

UNITED NATIONS, Johannesburg—UNFPA will support eight African countries’ efforts to improve the reproductive health of adolescent girls.

UNFPA to Increase Access to Reproductive Health Services for Millions of…

UNITED NATIONS, Johannesburg—UNFPA will support eight African countries’ efforts to improve the reproductive health of adolescent…

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