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27 August 2013
UNFPA Alarmed over Impact of Growing Violence in Syria on Women and Girls
UNITED NATIONS, New York – UNFPA is concerned about the impact of the recent escalation of violence in and around Damascus, particularly on women, youth and their…
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22 August 2013
UNFPA, USAID Strengthen Collaboration to Boost Access to Voluntary Family Planning for Women across Globe
Agencies will tackle critical gaps to improve maternal health UNITED NATIONS, New York—USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, and UNFPA, the United…
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13 August 2013
Latin America, Caribbean Conference on Population, Development Opens on International Youth Day
Conference should tell region’s 140 million young people 'we want to join forces to provide opportunities,' UNFPA Head Urges MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay— The First…
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12 August 2013
Congrats on International Youth Day!
Young people make up a significant share of the global number of international migrants. In 2010, there were an estimated 27 million international young migrants. While…
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09 August 2013
Indigenous peoples building alliances: Honouring treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements
United Nations, New York, 9 August 2013 – The International Day of the World Indigenous People’s is celebrated today highlighting the importance of honouring treaties…
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07 August 2013
UNFPA is concerned over the prevailing security situation in and around the city of Homs, Syria, particularly in the area of Al-Waer.
With over 400,000 civilians currently displaced due to heavy fighting, it is estimated that hundreds of pregnant women may require urgent medical attention. The UNFPA-supported…
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06 August 2013
International Youth Day 2013 on 12 August is fast approaching!
If you missed it Monday's interactive event, you can watch it online here:http://j.mp/19IHenn More information here: http://j.mp/16phckd Senior UN officials…
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05 August 2013
Always wanted to ask Ban ki-Moon your question? Well, then go for it!
Tomorrow the Secretary General will be answering questions from youth from around the world in an event live from the United Nations General Assembly Hall. Use #youthday…
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25 July 2013
Too Young to Wed Exhibit on Tour
Powerful images of child brides that put a human face on this human rights violation are on display in Washington, D.C., this week. Nearly 39,000 girls under the age of…
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