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05 June 2017
UN mourns passing of population agency chief Babatunde Osotimehin, 'a champion of health for all'
Secretary-General António Guterres and other senior UN officials have paid tribute to Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA's Executive Director.
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05 June 2017
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UNFPA mourns the passing away of Executive Director Dr Babatunde Osotimehin
With profound sadness, UNFPA announces that its Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, has passed away.
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04 June 2017
In Bangladesh, midwives deliver amid the storm
As severe storm Mora bore down on Bangladesh, midwive Nira Khatun geared up to keep births safe.
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02 June 2017
UN agencies urge aid for cyclone-hit communities in Bangladesh, Myanmar
UNFPA and partner agencies are calling for urgent aid to help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Cyclone Mora.
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29 May 2017
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Safe delivery mobile app to help midwives save even more lives in Lao PDR
The power of mobile technology aims to strengthen maternal and newborn health in a rapidly-developing country.
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23 May 2017
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Hope, healing and dignity for all
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
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17 May 2017
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On IDAHOT 2017, let us celebrate families in all their diversity
This day serves as a reminder for us to celebrate families in all their diversity - and to choose love.
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15 May 2017
Population and Development South-South Cooperation Centre for Excellence Launched During Belt and Road Forum
Creating a knowledge hub to benefit developing countries by sharing research, best practices and lessons learnt.
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14 May 2017
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Belt and Road Initiative: Platform for supporting SDGs, says UN Secretary-General
As China hosts the Belt and Road Forum, the UN Secretary-General says the initiative could play a key role in supporting the SDGs.
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