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07 March 2014
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International Women’s Day: Progress for women and girls is progress for all
As we commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also remember that for far too many, the ability to live a healthy,…
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21 February 2014
Development is Being Derailed by Ignoring Equality, Rights and Women’s Health, UN Cautions
New UN report says development gains from the past 20 years cannot be sustained unless governments tackle the inequalities that hurt the poorest and most marginalized • The…
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28 November 2013
State of the World Population Report 2013: Adolescent Pregnancy a threat for girls’ health and national development
Vientiane - Motherhood in childhood is a huge global problem, especially in developing countries, where every year 7.3 million girls under 18 give birth, according to The…
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25 November 2013
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Statement of the UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls is a violation of their fundamental human rights, an affront to human dignity and a serious threat to their health and well-being. It impedes…
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19 November 2013
Team-Building at UNFPA Lao PDR
UNFPA Lao PDR is getting ready for the new strategic plan and building a more cohesive team is a priority. While we strengthen our team work, we're also having fun!
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31 October 2013
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More than 7 Million Girls in Poor Countries Give Birth Before 18 Each Year, Finds New UNFPA Report
Motherhood in childhood is a huge global problem, especially in developing countries, where every year 7.3 million girls under 18 give birth, according to The State of World…
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24 October 2013
MPs and youth discuss how to improve girls lives
Vientiane, 24 October.- Around 20 parliamentarians and 25 young people met on October 24 in Savannakhet to discuss development issues with a special focus on how to "promote…
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09 October 2013
Family Planning, key to reduce maternal deaths and boost economy
Although family planning information and services are widely available in the country, at least 20 per cent of married and unmarried women who are fecund and sexually active are…
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30 August 2013
Savannakhet celebrates International Youth Day 2013
Savannakhet, 30 August 2013.- The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other government partners celebrated the…
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