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  • 23 May 2011
  • Media Advisory

Congressional Briefing: Key Progress Addressing Obstetric Fistula

<p>WASHINGTON, D. C. — A congressional briefing, 'Ending Fistula Forever', organized by Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Campaign to End Fistula partners, will highlight strategic approaches…

Congressional Briefing: Key Progress Addressing Obstetric Fistula

<p>WASHINGTON, D. C. — A congressional briefing, 'Ending Fistula Forever', organized by Rep. Carolyn Maloney and…

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  • 20 May 2011
  • Press Release

New Commitments to Save Women and Children

<p>GENEVA—Today, 16 countries announced new commitments to dramatically reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality, as part of the Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health.</p>

New Commitments to Save Women and Children

<p>GENEVA—Today, 16 countries announced new commitments to dramatically reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality, as…

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  • 17 May 2011
  • Statement

Migration and Youth: Harnessing Opportunities for Development

"To harness opportunities for development, the voices of young migrants must be heard so that policies and programmes can be developed to maximize the benefits of migration for those who migrate…

Migration and Youth: Harnessing Opportunities for Development

"To harness opportunities for development, the voices of young migrants must be heard so that policies and programmes can be…

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  • 16 May 2011
  • Statement

Keeping Focus on Adolescents

<p>"<span>Everyone understands in their heart that human rights violations of a young girl are a tragedy. What is not fully understood is that investing in young people, especially…

Keeping Focus on Adolescents

<p>"<span>Everyone understands in their heart that human rights violations of a young girl are a tragedy. What…

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  • 13 May 2011
  • Press Release

LDC Summit Adopts Consensus Istanbul Programme with Population, Youth, Women among Nations’ Action Priorities

<p>ISTANBUL—The Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries  ended today after adopting the Istanbul Programme of Action which lists population, youth development, gender…

LDC Summit Adopts Consensus Istanbul Programme with Population, Youth, Women…

<p>ISTANBUL—The Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries  ended today after adopting the Istanbul…

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  • 13 May 2011
  • Statement

Calling Attention to Population Dynamics and Young People in Least Developed Countries

"Evidence shows that investing in young people, reproductive health and gender equality can speed up economic growth and improve countries’ prospects for sustainable development," stated Ms…

Calling Attention to Population Dynamics and Young People in Least Developed…

"Evidence shows that investing in young people, reproductive health and gender equality can speed up economic growth and…

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  • 12 May 2011
  • Press Release

UNFPA Urges Countries to Invest In Youth, a ‘Powerful Force for Progress’

<p>ISTANBUL—Least Developed Countries  should seize the unique opportunity of having a large number of young people. Investing in them will speed up their economic growth and help them meet…

UNFPA Urges Countries to Invest In Youth, a ‘Powerful Force for Progress’

<p>ISTANBUL—Least Developed Countries  should seize the unique opportunity of having a large number of young people.…

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  • 11 May 2011
  • Press Release

UNFPA Paves Way for New UN City in Istanbul

<p>ISTANBUL --- Straddling both Europe and Asia, Türkiye has connections “across the region and across the world,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin during the opening…

UNFPA Paves Way for New UN City in Istanbul

<p>ISTANBUL --- Straddling both Europe and Asia, Türkiye has connections “across the region and across the world,” said…

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  • 10 May 2011
  • Press Release

Invest in Youth, Women, Reproductive Health to Reduce Poverty, Enhance Productive Capacity, Says New UN Report

<p>ISTANBUL—Investments in young people, women’s empowerment and reproductive health, including family planning, are critical to boosting least developed countries’ productive capacity and…

Invest in Youth, Women, Reproductive Health to Reduce Poverty, Enhance…

<p>ISTANBUL—Investments in young people, women’s empowerment and reproductive health, including family planning, are…

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