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30 August 2023
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Women of African descent continue to carry the torch for justice amid longstanding inequities
Women of African descent are part of an extraordinary legacy. They have led movements to end enslavement and uphold fundamental rights for themselves, and for their families and…
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19 August 2023
Statement
Executive Director's Statement on World Humanitarian Day
Conflict and natural disasters are compounding the challenges and hardship faced by millions of people around the world, driving record levels of displacement and humanitarian…
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16 August 2023
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A Journey of Dedication: Jean Pierre Musefano's unwavering commitment to UNFPA
Jean Pierre Musefano’s path to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) can be best described as a journey - one that saw him pursuing a career as a professional driver. For the…
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12 July 2023
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the World Population Day 2023
Imagine a world where everyone – all 8 billion of us – has a future bursting with promise and potential. Now open your eyes to the current reality that 4 billion women and girls –…
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11 July 2023
Press Release
World Population Day: Advancing gender equality to create a more just, resilient and sustainable world of infinite possibilities
Today, we celebrate World Population Day 2023 under the theme: “Unleashing the power the gender equality: “Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite…
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07 July 2023
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A Collective Effort: Strengthening the midwifery profession to save the lives of mothers and newborns
Over the past decade, Rwanda made significant progress in decreasing Maternal Mortality Rates from 487 to 203/100,000LB. Currently, 93% of women give birth in a health facility…
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19 June 2023
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Leveraging public, private and community partnerships to accelerate action towards achieving the SDG targets on health and wellbeing
To complement the Government of Rwanda in its efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage, the Joint Programme was established to drive the scale-up and functionality of health…
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19 June 2023
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Around the world, women and girls caught in humanitarian crises tell UNFPA that sexual violence is increasingly seen as “normal”. Girls like Khetam* from Iraq. She says she still…
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26 May 2023
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Finding innovative ways of improving the quality of maternal and newborn health care through a groundbreaking mentorship program
The new Maternal mortality ratio projection disseminated earlier in 2023, highlights that a 15-year-old girl in Rwanda has a 95% higher risk of dying from pregnancy or childbirth…
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