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World set to reach 8 billion people on 15 November 2022

calendar_today 11 July 2022

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World set to reach 8 billion people on 15 November 2022

The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, according to the World Population Prospects 2022, released today by the United Nations Department of…

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World Population Day Statement 2022

calendar_today 09 July 2022

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World Population Day Statement 2022

Let’s keep this fact in mind when, in the next few months, the total number of people in the world tops 8 billion.

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With emergency obstetric care elusive, pregnant women in Yemen face tragic consequences

calendar_today 26 June 2022

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With emergency obstetric care elusive, pregnant women in Yemen face tragic consequences

HADRAMOUT, AMRAN AND TAIZZ GOVERNORATES, Yemen – An internally displaced woman named Hamsa* in labour arrived at Maifa’a Mother and Child Centre in Hadramout Governorate, known to…

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Saudi Arabia announces new US$ 2.5 million contribution  to UNFPA reproductive health programme in Yemen

calendar_today 26 June 2022

Press Release

Saudi Arabia announces new US$ 2.5 million contribution to UNFPA reproductive health programme in Yemen

Cairo, Sana’a 23 June 2022 – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre (KSrelief) announced a contribution of US$ 2.5 million, supporting, UNFPA, the United…

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Canada renews its humanitarian contribution with CAD $16.8 million to assist millions of women and girls in the Arab States region

calendar_today 23 June 2022

Press Release

Canada renews its humanitarian contribution with CAD $16.8 million to assist millions of women and girls in the Arab States region

UNITED NATIONS, New York - New funding from Canada will help UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, respond to the sexual and reproductive health needs…

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UN HUMANITARIAN LEADERS CALL FOR THE RENEWAL OF CROSS-BORDER AID AUTHORIZATION TO NORTHWEST SYRIA

calendar_today 20 June 2022

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UN HUMANITARIAN LEADERS CALL FOR THE RENEWAL OF CROSS-BORDER AID AUTHORIZATION TO NORTHWEST SYRIA

(New York/Geneva/Rome, 16 June 2022): In less than a month, the Security Council resolution that allows the United Nations and our implementing partners to provide lifesaving…

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#ThisIsNotNormal: A UNFPA campaign to disrupt the risks of gender-based violence becoming normal

calendar_today 19 June 2022

Press Release

#ThisIsNotNormal: A UNFPA campaign to disrupt the risks of gender-based violence becoming normal

Cairo, June 19, 2022 — On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, Arab States…

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5 things you might not know about obstetric fistula

calendar_today 23 May 2022

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5 things you might not know about obstetric fistula

To have one’s life compromised for bringing forth new life is a devastating fate. But with awareness and will, the goal of eradicating the condition by 2030 is achievable.

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Young people address challenges and explore opportunities of transition from learning to employment in the Middle East and North Africa/Arab States region

calendar_today 23 May 2022

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Young people address challenges and explore opportunities of transition from learning to employment in the Middle East and North Africa/Arab States region

Current education systems and curricula do not match the evolving labour market and the changing nature of work. They do not provide young people with enough skills, critical to…

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