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  • New Report Shows Substantial Progress in Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV

    01 December 2009

    NEW YORK– National efforts to combat AIDS, particularly by preventing mother-to-child transmission, are showing positive results, but many HIV and AIDS affected children still struggle to have their basic needs met, according to a report launched today by four United Nations agencies.
  • World AIDS Day: Universal Access and Human Rights

    01 December 2009

    Today on World AIDS Day we extend solidarity to all people who are living with HIV and AIDS so they can live free of stigma and discrimination. And we remember and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to AIDS. Today, we call for universal access to prevention, treatment, care and support, and respect for human rights for all.
  • New HIV Infections Down by 17 Per Cent Since 2001

    30 November 2009

    GENEVA / SHANGHAI — According to new data in the 2009 AIDS Epidemic Update, new HIV infections have been reduced by 17 per cent over the past eight years.
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Resource Kit

Climate Change Connections: Gender & Population

Learn how gender equality can reduce vulnerability to climate change impacts and how women are uniquely positioned to help curb the harmful consequences of a changing climate. Facts, country examples, policy guidance and more.

New Report

Today’s Evidence, Tomorrow's Agenda

Addressing Gender-based Violence Women and Health provides comprehensive and up-to-date evidence on women's specific needs and health challenges as well as policy proposals for society and health systems to better women's health worldwide.

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Ongoing Campaign


Events

24 November 2009 - 10 December 2009
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence

30 November 2009 - 11 December 2009
COP15: UN Climate Change Conference

8 December 2009 - 10 December 2009
Technical Meeting on "The Impact of Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Developing Adolescents' Health", organized by UNFPA

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ICPD/15 Update

Healthy Expectations
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Using charts and graphs, this booklet maps out progress, highlights disparities and calls attention to areas where accelerated action is needed to meet the ICPD commitments.

Joint Publication

Focus on Maternal Health
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These briefing cards show why investing in the health of mothers is a key to meeting all of  the Millennium Development Goals.

New Web Module

Supplies Save Lives
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Learn more about the critical role that supplies play in ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health care.

30th Anniversary of CEDAW

Making Gender Equality a Reality
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MORE at video.unfpa.org

State of World Population Report 2009 Trailer

Promoting the role of women in stopping climate change

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0:29 min. Posted 2009
Childhood is for learning, not marriage

30 second spot on early marriage produced by the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of ICPD.

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4:47 min. Posted 2009
Ecuador: Making Birth Choices

Ecuador passed a law giving women free maternal health care, but the challenge is getting some women to accept it.

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3:03 min. Posted 2009
Supporting Pakistan's Earthquake Survivors

After the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan, many women had better access to reproductive health care than before the disaster.

MORE at video.unfpa.org