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23 September 2022
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A Call for Action to Scale Up Efforts to End Obstetric Fistula
Achieving Zero Obstetric Fistula by 2030, requires concerted efforts from governments, development partners, regional bodies, women and youth organizations, the private sector,…
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21 September 2022
Press Release
Towards the End of Obstetric Fistula by 2030: A Call for Transformative Action and Strategic Partnerships to Address the Protracted Crisis in West and Central Africa
New York, 20 September 2022. The United Nations Population Fund, in keeping with the theme of the 77th United Nations General Assembly, "A Decisive Moment: Transformative…
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26 August 2022
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Promoting Ethical Reporting as a Tool for Protecting Survivors and Addressing Gender-Based Violence
Building the capacity of media personnel is key to ending misinformation and disinformation around Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as ethical reporting is essential to the protection…
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08 August 2022
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Empowering Service Providers in Delivering Quality SRH Services to Young People
All young people will eventually have to make decisions regarding their Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). However, evidence indicates that majority of teenagers lack the…
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02 August 2022
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One-stop-shops to unlock opportunities for women and youth in communities along the Senegambia bridge
Creating opportunities for women and young people to maximise their potentials, is crucial to the realisation of sustainable development.
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02 August 2022
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One-Stop-Shops to Bring Smiles to Young Entrepreneurs and Address Gender-Based Violence
The Senegambia bridge was constructed to improve trade in West Africa and ease transportation between the North Bank and Lower River Regions of The Gambia. The bridge is expected…
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28 July 2022
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Mobile Clinic saves the life of expectant mother displaced by conflict in her community.
“The thought of losing my child and my life was the greatest fear I have ever experienced.” – Fatou Marie Tamba
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11 July 2022
Statement
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Population Day 2022
World Population Day offers a moment to celebrate human progress. Our world, despite its challenges, is one where higher shares of people are educated and live healthier lives…
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06 July 2022
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Comprehensive Health Education: the key to a Healthy Adolescent Population
According to the 2019-2020 Gambia Demographic and Health Survey, 99% of girls finish primary school as compared to 90.4% of boys. However, only 48.2% of girls go on to complete…
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