Press Release

Additional Investments in Family Planning Would Save Developing Countries More Than $11 Billion a Year

14 November 2012

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News

Task Force to Kick Start Cairo Population Goals

<p>The 26-member <a href="http://www.unfpa.org/webdav/site/global/shared/documents/2012/TaskForce-bios-hi.pdf" target="_blank">panel</a> of the High-level Task Force on the ICPD.&nbsp;</p>
  • 02 October 2012
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News

Drivers of Contraception in Tajikistan: Poverty, Religion and Mothers-in-law

<p>Social norms about family size have changed in Tajikistan following the fall of the Soviet Union when large families were encouraged and supported.</p>
  • 09 November 2012
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News

UNFPA Patron Warmly Received at Rio Youth Centre.

<p>The Crown Princess was warmly received by young people in Cidade de Deus neighbourhood of Rio.</p>
  • 19 September 2012
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In the News

On World’s First International Day of the Girl Child, UN Calls for End to Child Marriage

<p>Soon-to-be-wed Faiz Mohammed, 40, and Ghulam Haider, 11, at her home in a rural village in Afghanistan. &copy; Stephanie Sinclair/VII/Tooyoungtowed.org</p>
  • 15 October 2012
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News

UNFPA Patron Promotes Safe Motherhood and Joins High-level Task Force on ICPD

H.R.H. Princess Mary was briefed by UNFPA Executive Director Babatunde Osotimehin prior to the meeting of the high-level task force.
  • 02 October 2012
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Statement

UNFPA Condemns Brutal Attack on Courageous Pakistani Girls

11 October 2012

 UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, condemns the brutal attack on Malala Yousafzai and two other Pakistani girls who spoke out for the rights of girls to receive an education. The senseless and repugnant act of of violence will not undermine the international community's commitment to gender equality, human rights and equal opportunity everywhere. UNFPA stands in solidarity with the girls whose courage has inspired us all. On this International Day of the Girl Child, UNFPA wishes them a complete and speedy recovery and extends its support for their families.

In the News

Task Force to Kick Start Cairo Goals

  • 02 October 2012
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Press Release

142 Million Girls Could Be Married before 18 in the Next Decade, Warns New Report

11 October 2012

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Press Release

UNFPA Announces $20 Million Commitment to Reach Most Marginalised Adolescent Girls at Risk of Child Marriage

10 October 2012

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