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Inequality and failure to protect the rights of poorest women could undermine peace and world’s development goals, the 2017 State of World Population report warns

According to the State of World Population report published in London, on 17 October, only about half of the world’s women hold paid jobs, globally, women earn 77 per cent…

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Kimberly, young survivor of the powerful hurricane Matthew

Kimberly, young survivor of the powerful hurricane Matthew Kimberly is 8 years old. She fetches 4-5 buckets of water each day for her Mom to be used for houses chores including…

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News

Milflore, young survivor of the powerful hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew affected more than 1.2 million people and many are still rebuilding their lives. Some people, like Milflore must still rely on family members for both food and…

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Press Release

Dr. Natalia Kanem Appointed UNFPA Executive Director

3 October 2017 UNITED NATIONS, New York, 3 October 2017 — Dr. Natalia Kanem was appointed Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today by…

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Ermita, a young survivor of the powerful hurricane Matthew

Jeremie, Haiti, 3 October 2017 --- "At 16 years old Ermita seems to carry herself as that of a 17 year old girl on the brink of adulthood. When asked how this year has been…

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Ysmaille and Janine welcomed their daughter, Weetzard into the world two months following Hurricane Matthew

Beaumont, Haiti, October 2017 --- When asked how their year has been since Matthew, Ysmaille responds that it has not been an easy year for them. They received help from the Town…