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UNFPA Assists Flood Victims in Namibia

Over 5,000 people were displaced and 62 others were killed earlier this year in Namibia, when heavy rains hit the Northern region of the country.

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Having Many Children Now Mark of Honour Among Somali Refugees

<p>DADAAB, Kenya —The sun stares down mercilessly at the hundreds of tents as if daring the residents to a never- ending duel. For the residents of Dadaab refugee camp, it is a duel they have gotten used to over…

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UNFPA Executive Director Pledges Financial Support to Bangladesh

DHAKA, Bangladesh – UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin pledged that the Fund will work to raise $70 million to support the country's next five-year (2012-16) plan to improve maternal and reproductive…

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Heeding the Call: A Tunisian Midwife Becomes a Humanitarian Worker

CHOUCHA CAMP, Tunisia — As widespread unrest shook Libya in early March 2011, around 1,000 people per hour were crossing the border into Tunisia.

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Eliminating Maternal Deaths from Unsafe Abortion in Uruguay

Although abortion has been illegal in Uruguay since 1938, pregnancies continue to be terminated. By some estimates, almost 30,000 unsafe abortions were carried out every year, and, until recently, many girls and women…

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Mobilizing Psychosocial Support within Libya and for Refugees from the Conflict

TRIPOLI, Libya— As conflict in Libya still rages, responding to humanitarian needs within the country and at the borders with Tunisia and Egypt continue to be a challenge.</p>

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Chief of UNFPA Pledges to Strengthen Support for Afghan Maternal, Newborn Health

<p>KABUL, Afghanistan — Without sufficient access to health services and education, Afghan women have too many children too frequently exposing them and their families to dangers, the head of UNFPA today said on…

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Executive Director on Mission to Afghanistan and Bangladesh

KABUL, Afghanistan --- UNFPA Executive Director Dr.  Babatunde Osotimehin chose Afghanistan and Bangladesh as the first developing countries in Asia to visit. Both are considered high priority for the global programme…

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Celebrating Young People on International Day of Youth – and Beyond

The last 12 months, designated as the International Year of Youth, have been busy for youth activists and advocates.

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