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13 November 2011
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UNFPA Supports Iran's 2011 Census
TEHRAN – Iran’s 2011 Population and Housing Census, run by UNFPA’s long-standing partner, the Statistical Center of Iran, officially ended. In July this year, the country’s…
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08 November 2011
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“I am one of 7 Billion people in the world”
The world's population topped seven billion people at the end of October 2011 and Mr. Thongsouk Somphouviseth is well aware of the challenges and opportunities this unique moment…
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31 October 2011
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Asia Welcomes Babies Born into a World of 7 Billion
BANGKOK – Several Asian babies born just after midnight have been selected in their countries to symbolize all who have just come into a world of 7 billion people. Danica May…
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11 October 2011
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Urgent Need to Fill the Funding Gap to Save Thousands of Pregnant Women in Sindh's Severely Affected Districts
ISLAMABAD – In response to the Government’s call for assistance, UNFPA has activated lifesaving humanitarian activities for the flood victims in Pakistan. UNFPA estimates 1.4…
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06 October 2011
Press Release
Promoting Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment is Key to Correcting Imbalanced Sex Ratios at Birth
HA NOI – The Imbalance of Sex Ratios at Birth (SRB) is an increasing concern in some South, East and Central Asian countries, where about 117 million women and girls are reported…
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05 October 2011
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Ending Gender Imbalances Must Remain International Priority, Says UNFPA's Asia-Pacific Director
HA NOI – "Joint international and national actions to end prenatal sex selection and discrimination against women should remain a priority for all," Nobuko Horibe, the Director of…
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23 September 2011
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Midwives Go Back to School
NARAYANGANJ, Bangladesh – To make further progress in reducing maternal deaths and disability, Bangladesh is creating a cadre of full-time midwives trained according to…
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21 September 2011
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More Bangladeshi Mothers Get Vital Care During Childbirth
MAULVIBAZAR, Bangladesh – When a woman in labour seeks her help, Kanchan Bala Roy is confident she can ensure a safe delivery. The rural health centre where she works was recently…
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20 September 2011
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Midwives Are Key to Safe Deliveries for Afghani Women
KABUL – Women’s subordinate status in the household remains as much of an obstacle to reducing maternal death and injury in Afghanistan as geographic and conflict-related factors…
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