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UNFPA and Philips to co-create innovative health solutions for women and girls

21 Sep 2018

“We see huge potential in this thought partnership for innovation,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem (right), with Henk Siebren de Jong, Chief of International Markets for Royal Philips (left). © UNFPA/Usenabasi Esiet

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World Population to Increase by One Billion by 2025

13 June 2013

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The goal of UNFPA is ensure reproductive rights for all. To accomplish this, UNFPA works to ensure that all people, especially women and young people, are able to access high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, including voluntary family planning, so that they can make informed and voluntary choices about their sexual and reproductive lives.

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How to address low fertility fears? Invest in young people

Maryana Borisova, a young Roma activist from Bulgaria, attending a conference in 2013. Ms. Borisova demonstrates how investment in young people can generate gains for society. Credit: UNFPA

16 July 2014

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Investing in youth pays dividends, evidence from Sri Lanka shows

Anoka Abeyrante, a young environmentalist and lawyer, speaks about transforming Sri Lanka's ecology during the launch of "Generation Youth." Photo credit: UNFPA

09 July 2014

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Empowering communities saves women's lives in Tigray, Ethiopia

Mitslal Giday and Beruho Gebrezgi convene a forum for pregnant women in Tigray Region, Ethiopia. Photo credit: UNFPA/Abraham Gelaw

02 July 2014

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Africa launches historic campaign to end child marriage

People attend a rally opposing child marriage in Monrovia, Liberia, in 2012. Photo credit: UN Photo/Emmanuel Tobey

09 June 2014

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Midwives could cut maternal, newborn deaths by two thirds, says new State of the World’s Midwifery

When properly trained and supported, midwives could provide nearly 90 per cent of sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn health services needed by women and newborns. Photo credit: Jhpiego/Kate Holt

03 June 2014

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Maternal deaths continue to fall, new data show

Anik, 16, with her newborn at the General Government Hospital in Tulear, Madagascar. UNFPA provides essential materials to new mothers at the hospital. Photo credit: Magnum Photos/Dominic Nahr

06 May 2014

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