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UNFPA invites the media to become champions of reproductive health rights

calendar_today 26 July 2019

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UNFPA invites the media to become champions of reproductive health rights

The commemorative activities of World Population Day 2019 started on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, with a press lunch in Kinshasa. The leaders of the professional press organizations…

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The First lady of DRC, Mrs Denise NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI presided over activities marking the closure of International Midwifery Day celebration

calendar_today 13 June 2019

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The First lady of DRC, Mrs Denise NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI presided over activities marking the closure of International Midwifery Day celebration

 « Midwives: defenders of the rights of women » was the theme of International Midwifery Day commemorated in DRC on the 9th of May under the auspices of the…

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People-centered development is critical for Africa's future to ensure the Africa We Want

calendar_today 24 May 2019

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People-centered development is critical for Africa's future to ensure the Africa We Want

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, recommitted to the revolutionary decision taken at the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development…

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Spotlight on Kenya ahead of the Nairobi Summit

calendar_today 08 March 2019

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Spotlight on Kenya ahead of the Nairobi Summit

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta hailed the strong partnership between his government and UNFPA during a meeting with UNFPA’s Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, at State House…

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Building off of Friends of UNFPA’s campaign that aims to recognize and showcase the excellent work of our staff around the world, DHR-TMB is thrilled to spotlight our amazing staff at UNFPA!

calendar_today 08 March 2019

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Building off of Friends of UNFPA’s campaign that aims to recognize and showcase the excellent work of our staff around the world, DHR-TMB is thrilled to spotlight our amazing staff at UNFPA!

Eke Henriette is the midwifery adviser for UNFPA DRC. She represents and models exceptional commitment UNFPA’s mandate having made positive impact in the area of maternal health…

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Chief Superintendent Françoise Munya Rugero - Champion for the fight against sexual violence in DRC.

calendar_today 23 November 2018

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Chief Superintendent Françoise Munya Rugero - Champion for the fight against sexual violence in DRC.

The special police units in charge of child protection and the fight against sexual violence, a crisis response strategy, made permanent and institutionalised, as part of the…

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Respect young people's rights and reap the demographic dividend - State of World Population 2018 launch in Africa

calendar_today 26 October 2018

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Respect young people's rights and reap the demographic dividend - State of World Population 2018 launch in Africa

If the demographic dividend is to be harnessed, then the fundamental civil, political and socioeconomic rights of young people, including young women, must be protected and…

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Africa has come a long way in addressing population and development issues

calendar_today 05 October 2018

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Africa has come a long way in addressing population and development issues

African ministers in charge of population issues have endorsed the continental report on the implementation of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development (AADPD)…

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“We pray that Ebola epidemic will stop”

calendar_today 05 September 2018

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“We pray that Ebola epidemic will stop”

As if the consequences of an ongoing armed conflict were not already challenging, Mangina Reference Health Centre has found itself at the heart of the current outbreak of Ebola in…

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