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06 May 2025
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“I saved four lives in one night”
Midwives averting crises in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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05 May 2025
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, International Day of the Midwife (5 May)
International Day of the Midwife (5 May) Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem Midwives on the front line: Health workers, humanitarians, heroes When bombs…
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24 February 2025
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UNFPA statement on sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Statement on sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Nearly 500 reported cases of sexual violence were reported…
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03 February 2025
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Message de Mady BIAYE, Représentant Résident de UNFPA en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC)
Chères lectrices, Chers lecteurs, La tradition est respectée avec la publication de notre premier Newsletter de l’année 2025 que j’espère vous trouve en bonne santé.
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29 January 2025
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A million displaced, one story at a time: Protecting women and girls in the heart of conflict
It was past midnight when Amina felt the first contraction. In a makeshift tent on the outskirts of Goma, surrounded by thousands displaced by the escalating conflict, she gripped…
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23 July 2024
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DRC: Canada responds to the humanitarian needs of women in terms of health and sexual and reproductive rights
Neuf cent cinquante mille (950,000) dollars canadiens ont été accordés à la RDC à travers le Fonds des Nations Unies pour la population (UNFPA) pour renforcer la réponse…
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05 July 2024
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Canada boosts UNFPA's efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa with CAD 10 million grant
Global Affairs Canada has pledged US$7.2 million to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to respond to severe humanitarian needs in 13 countries across…
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05 May 2024
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Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, International Day of the Midwife 2024 (5 May)
Midwives: Heroes on the front lines of the global climate crisis Right now, around the world, millions of lives are in the hands of midwives. Whether they are wading…
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29 December 2023
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New Year’s message from the Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem
Dear colleagues, As we open the door on a new year, my fervent wish for each of you and your loved ones, and for the women and girls we serve, is simple: peace. Peace in our…
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