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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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21 May 2019
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Peace agreement lays foundation for ICPD agenda in South Sudan – Vice President
South Sudanese Vice President James Wani Igga expressed optimism that the revitalized peace agreement between the parties to the conflict lays the foundation for the…
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20 February 2019
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UNFPA receives $13M support from Sweden for sexual and reproductive health and rights in South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and the Government of Sweden today signed an agreement worth 120 million Swedish Krona (approximately USD 13…
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13 February 2019
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Fighting for girls’ right to say no to child marriage
Juba, South Sudan – When Poni Helen found out she was pregnant at 16 years old, she was confused and had no idea where the situation would lead. She only had one thing in…
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12 February 2019
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$18.3 million needed for health, protection of women affected by crisis in South Sudan
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, has launched its global Humanitarian Action Overview 2019 to appeal for $536 million to reach 35 million women, girls and young people…
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23 January 2019
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Joint Press Release: The Nairobi Summit to advance the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action
UNITED NATIONS, New York, 18 January 2019 — The Government of the Republic of Kenya and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced the convening of a high…
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12 December 2018
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‘Be proud of your profession,’ Minister tells midwifery and nursing graduates
Juba, South Sudan – Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro told new graduates of midwifery and nursing students from Juba and Kajo Keji to take pride in their…
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10 December 2018
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Partners commit to protect the rights of women in South Sudan
New York – UNFPA and partners committed to continue protecting the rights, safety and dignity of women in South Sudan and called on all stakeholders to recognize the role…
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06 December 2018
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“My period has become like a terrible sickness”
“My periods are a nightmare as they are very painful, and I can’t get [access to] any sanitary products.” For millions of women and girls displaced by conflict and natural…
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