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Sound of Silence: Dealing with the Legacy of Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War

Hasija was one of the first women to testify before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in a case of war rape, in 1996. Her hometown of Rakitnica was set ablaze during the war and her family was expelled. Her father and brother did not survive. Photo credit: Armin Smailovic/Sarajevo, 2010

17 March 2014

News

Accelerating Progress on the Millennium Development Goals for Women and Girls

UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Kate Gilmore (left) delivered remarks alongside Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of the UN Women.

11 March 2014

News

Empowering Youth to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

<p>Madame Chantal Compaoré, First Lady of Burkina Faso (centre) with Aissata Camara (left) and other young participants invited to take part in the side-event on ending female genital mutilation/cutting. <i>Photo credit: Aissata Camara</i> </p>

12 March 2014

News

UNFPA Patron H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark Visits UNFPA Headquarters for Briefing on the ICPD Beyond 2014 Global Report

Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin with UNFPA Patron H.R.H. the Crown Princess of Denmark following a briefing at UNFPA Headquarters.

10 March 2014

News

Building the Future of Africa by Empowering Women and Youth

Ms. Trina S. Haque, Sector Manager for the World Bank Group's Health, Nutrition and Population in West and Central Africa; Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund; and H.E., Ms. Maikibi Kadidiatou Dandobi, Minister of Population, Promotion of Women and Protection of Children of Niger.

11 March 2014

News

Ban Soon-Taek, wife of UN Secretary-General and Activist, Visits UNFPA-Supported Projects in Sierra Leone

Mrs. Ban Soon-Taek meets triplets born at the Dworzak Community Health Centre.

06 March 2014

Statement

International Women’s Day: Progress for Women and Girls is Progress for All

06 March 2014

"Sexual and Reproductive Health is a Fundamental Human Right": UNFPA Executive Director Addresses Human Rights Council

04 March 2014

News

Volunteering Talent and Experience to Deliver for Women and Girls

UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Kate Gilmore and UNV Executive Coordinator Richard Dictus signed a Memorandum of Understanding reaffirming the long-standing development partnership between the two agencies. Photo credit: UNFPA

28 February 2014

Press Release

UNFPA and Pathfinder International Renew Collaborative Commitment to Advance Family Planning, Gender Equality

11 February 2014

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