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  • 12 Aug 2015
  • Statement

Investing in the Power of Young People, Transforming our World

Young people are driving change towards a better future for all in every corner of the world. They are leading global action on climate change, campaigning to end discrimination, speaking out to…

Investing in the Power of Young People, Transforming our World

Young people are driving change towards a better future for all in every corner of the world. They are leading global action on…

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  • 27 Jul 2015
  • Press Release

UNFPA helping Pregnant Women Deliver Safely in Yemen

As the United Nations intensifies its humanitarian efforts to respond to the ongoing crisis in Yemen, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is working with partners to ensure safe birth for…

UNFPA helping Pregnant Women Deliver Safely in Yemen

As the United Nations intensifies its humanitarian efforts to respond to the ongoing crisis in Yemen, UNFPA, the United Nations…

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  • 16 Jul 2015
  • Press Release

World Leaders’ Commitment to New Social Compact on Poverty, Unfinished MDGs, Boon to Millions of Women, Girls, Says UNFPA

ADDIS ABABA—World leaders have agreed on measures to generate additional investments to tackle economic, social and environmental challenges at the United Nations Third International Conference on…

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  • 11 Jul 2015
  • Statement

Message for World Population Day

Women and adolescent girls also face much greater risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, violence and forced marriage during conflicts and natural disasters. One of the priorities of UNFPA, the United…

Message for World Population Day

Women and adolescent girls also face much greater risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, violence and forced marriage during…

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  • 23 Jun 2015
  • Media Advisory

United Nations Population Award Ceremony to Honour Former UNFPA Executive Director, African Health NGO

UNITED NATIONS, New York — Winners of the 2015 United Nations Population Award will receive their awards this week at an official ceremony at the organization’s headquarters. The laureates were…

United Nations Population Award Ceremony to Honour Former UNFPA Executive…

UNITED NATIONS, New York — Winners of the 2015 United Nations Population Award will receive their awards this week at an official…

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  • 15 Jun 2015
  • Statement

Statement for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It’s an excellent opportunity for all of us to pause and consider the extent of the heinous crime of abuse of older persons. Millions of older persons…

Statement for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It’s an excellent opportunity for all of us to pause and consider the extent of the…

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  • 09 Jun 2015
  • Statement

UNFPA Statement on the Population Control Healthcare Law in Myanmar

Statement of UNFPA on concerns about Myanmar's recently adopted Healthcare for Population Control Law.

UNFPA Statement on the Population Control Healthcare Law in Myanmar

Statement of UNFPA on concerns about Myanmar's recently adopted Healthcare for Population Control Law.

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  • 29 May 2015
  • Press Release

Census Results Highlight Myanmar’s Development Needs

NAY PYI TAW—A comprehensive profile of Myanmar’s 51.5 million people and how they live is available for the first time in three decades, after today’s release of the 2014 Population and Housing…

Census Results Highlight Myanmar’s Development Needs

NAY PYI TAW—A comprehensive profile of Myanmar’s 51.5 million people and how they live is available for the first time in three…

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  • 28 May 2015
  • Media Advisory

World Leaders to Discuss Ways to Harness Potential of Young People

UNITED NATIONS, New York — A High-Level Event on the Demographic Dividend and Youth Employment, to be held at the United Nations on 1 June 2015, will raise awareness of the urgent need to empower,…

World Leaders to Discuss Ways to Harness Potential of Young People

UNITED NATIONS, New York — A High-Level Event on the Demographic Dividend and Youth Employment, to be held at the United Nations…

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