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Women Will Change the World, Executive Director Tells CNN

<p>When Babatunde Osotimehin last year became the head of UNFPA -- the international development agency promoting female rights -- the news didn't go down too well with many women working in the field.</p…

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Three Critical Maternal Health Medicines That Could Save Women's Lives

<p>"We know maternal health medicines are safe, we know they’re effective, we know they’re essential to keeping women healthy throughout pregnancy and childbirth," said Kristy Kade at the Wilson Center…

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The Executive Director Advocates for Youth and Maternal Health in Benin

COTONOU, Benin — On the eve of the Africa Regional Youth Forum in Benin, UNFPA's Executive Director was awarded the highest National Honor from the Republic of Benin for his dedication to Africa's development…

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UNFPA Patron in Mozambique

Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, a UNFPA Patron and global advocate for the right to sexual and reproductive health, visited Mozambique last week to gain new insights and understanding of the nature…

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Drivers of Contraception in Tajikistan: Poverty, Religion and Mothers-in-law

KHOVALING, Tajikistan --- “Things were different in my day,” says 70-year-old Tojigul Qurbonova, a mother of ten. “Mothers with a lot of children were showered with benefits and had a good life,” she adds, showing off a…

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Learning Opportunities Help Syrian Women Cope with Camp Life

This story, published by the Jordan Times, describes activities organized by UNFPA and partners to help Syrian refugees pass the time productively in the Za'atari camp that now hosts some 40,000 people, many of…

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Advocating for Youth and Maternal Health: The Executive Director in Uzbekistan

On his first-ever visit to Uzbekistan, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin congratulated the Government and the people of Uzbekistan on achievements in moving the development agenda of their country…

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Calling on Youth Leaders: This Is Your Chance to Effect Change

On 4-6 December 2012, over 900 youth leaders, representing every country, will have an unprecedented opportunity to be heard when they convene in Bali to develop official recommendations for the United Nations…

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Delivering Babies and Smiles to Syrian Refugees

CYBER CITY, Jordan -- To one new mother, whose baby she delivered safely in a clinic, she is like a second mother. To another, whose breast cancer she detected, she is a ‘saving angel'.

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