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Addressing Low Fertility in a World of 7 Billion: Macedonians Try Financial Incentives

Although the global population is increasing rapidly, demographic trends in different parts of the world diverge wildly. In many parts of Europe, for example, low birth rates have led to declining and ageing populations. Here's a report from The former Republic of Macedonia, one of the countries featured in the 2011 State of World Population.

13 October 2011

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Encouraging Expectant Mothers in Dadaab to Take Advantage of Obstetric Care

Fatuma Mohammed, who is roughly 8 months pregnant, watches over her two severly malnourished daughters in the intensive care section of the MSF hospital in Dagahaley camp after fleeing a prolonged drought in Somalia. Photo: Lynsey Addario

07 October 2011

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UNFPA Assists Flood Victims in Namibia

Mrs. Dorkas Kapembe-Haiduwa, Secretary General of the Namibian Red Cross Society(in red) thanked UNFPA for its support Photo:UNFPA/Namibia

30 August 2011

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A Week of Progress for Women and Children

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon(second from right) applaudes among members of the audience at the "Every Women,Every Child" event in support of the Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health. Photo:UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

21 September 2011

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Cultural and Human Rights Dimensions of Family Planning in Mozambique

Many couples in Mozambique have large families -- but better knowledge and access to voluntary family planning is helping to reduce the risk to women's health. Photo: UNFPA/Mozambique/Pedro Sa da Bandeira

20 September 2011

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More Bangladeshi Mothers Get Vital Care During Childbirth

Thanks to the commitment from the government and support from UNFPA and others, more Bangladeshi mothers are getting vital care during childbirth. Photo:Will Rayan/UNFPA

20 September 2011

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Scaling-up Access to Long-term Family Planning Methods in Northern Ethiopia

Ethiopiua's ambitious Health Extension Worker Programme is delivering reproductive health choices to women in their communities, including , more options for long-term, voluntary family planning.

20 September 2011

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Midwives Are Key to Safe Deliveries for Afghani Women

While access to reproductive and maternal health care is expanding, local custom kept Fereshta, like many women in Afghanistan, from seeking timely emergency obstetric care. Photo:UNFPA/Afghanistan/Zubaida Akbar

20 September 2011

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Leaders and Health Ministers Strategize Ways to Improve Community-level Access to Maternal Health

18 September 2011

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