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Main Maternity Hospital In Rafah Stops Admitting Patients: UN Agency
The main maternity hospital in the Gaza Strip's crowded southern city of Rafah has stopped admitting patients, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said on Wednesday.
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India's Population Estimated At 1.44 Billion, 24% In 0-14 Age Bracket: UN Report
India's population is estimated to have reached 144 crore (1.44 billion), with 24 per cent in the 0-14 age bracket, according to a recent report by the UNFPA.
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Israel-Hamas War: Woman Rescued From Home Ruins Gives Birth To Baby Girl
An operation resulted in the miraculous birth of a baby not too distant from the remains of her family's home in the Gaza Strip.
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Young India Will Turn Into Rapidly Ageing Society In Coming Decades: UN
India currently has one of the highest populations of adolescents and young people in the world.
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UN Agency To Establish 'Gender Unit' At Rajasthan Police Academy
United Nations Population Fund will establish a 'Gender Unit' at Rajasthan Police Academy here to strengthen police response to gender-based violence, sources said.
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Focus On Reproductive Rights Rather Than Soaring Population: UN
Rather than fixating on the impact of the world's soaring population, the world should look at women's reproductive rights to shore up "demographic resilience," the UN said Wednesday.
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Mariupol Maternity Hospital Third To Be Destroyed In Ukraine: UN
Jaime Nadal, Ukraine lead for the UNFPA, revealed that the hospital in Mariupol is "not the only one" that has fallen under assault.
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''Menstrual Health Is A Human Right": UN On Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021: Action and Investment in Menstrual Hygiene and Health, is the theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day this year. The day is observed on May 28 as menstrual cycles average 28 days, according to the UNFPA
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World Population Day 2020: Focus On "Health, Rights Of Women And Girls"
World Population Day: "How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now" amid the pandemic is the theme of this year's World Population Day. Dr Natalie Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA, wrote on Twitter, "In times of crisis, protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights is imperative...".
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Sexual Harassment Complaint Against UN Official In Bihar, Probe On
An FIR has been lodged against the India representative of the United Nations Population Fund following a complaint of sexual harassment by a former consultant to its Bihar office, police said today.
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Power Her Choices: A Campaign To Protect Women From Unintended Pregnancies
New Delhi: With a message that all women have the right to decide freely whether and when to have children, a global campaign titled Power Her Choices, has been launched to protect women from unintended pregnancies. UN Population Fund (UNFPA), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and United Colors of Benetton came out with the campaign at the Lo...
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Now, 'Saathiya Kits', Mobile App To Clear Adolescents' Doubts
New Delhi: India is home to 253 million adolescents, the largest in the world, as per the government data. During adolescence, the years between 13 and 19, a teenager undergoes physical and psychological development. Keeping this in mind, the government has launched ‘Saathiya Resource Kits’ and Saathiya Salah mobile app on Monday to provide t...
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Syrian Girls Flee War Only To Become Mothers In Jordan Camp
In a crowded maternity clinic at a refugee camp in Jordan near the Syrian border, Elhem cradled her crying 11-month-old son, bounced him on her knee and then handed him to her mother to help calm him down.
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Girls Can Cut Poverty In Developing Economies: United Nations
Developing economies stand to win an extra $21 billion (19 billion euros) if they improve girls' health and sex education, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said on Thursday.
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Girls Can Cut Poverty in Developing Economies: UN
Developing economies stand to win an extra $21 billion (19 billion euros) if they improve girls' health and sex education, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said Thursday.
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Main Maternity Hospital In Rafah Stops Admitting Patients: UN Agency
The main maternity hospital in the Gaza Strip's crowded southern city of Rafah has stopped admitting patients, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said on Wednesday.
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India's Population Estimated At 1.44 Billion, 24% In 0-14 Age Bracket: UN Report
India's population is estimated to have reached 144 crore (1.44 billion), with 24 per cent in the 0-14 age bracket, according to a recent report by the UNFPA.
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Israel-Hamas War: Woman Rescued From Home Ruins Gives Birth To Baby Girl
An operation resulted in the miraculous birth of a baby not too distant from the remains of her family's home in the Gaza Strip.
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Young India Will Turn Into Rapidly Ageing Society In Coming Decades: UN
India currently has one of the highest populations of adolescents and young people in the world.
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UN Agency To Establish 'Gender Unit' At Rajasthan Police Academy
United Nations Population Fund will establish a 'Gender Unit' at Rajasthan Police Academy here to strengthen police response to gender-based violence, sources said.
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Focus On Reproductive Rights Rather Than Soaring Population: UN
Rather than fixating on the impact of the world's soaring population, the world should look at women's reproductive rights to shore up "demographic resilience," the UN said Wednesday.
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Mariupol Maternity Hospital Third To Be Destroyed In Ukraine: UN
Jaime Nadal, Ukraine lead for the UNFPA, revealed that the hospital in Mariupol is "not the only one" that has fallen under assault.
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''Menstrual Health Is A Human Right": UN On Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021: Action and Investment in Menstrual Hygiene and Health, is the theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day this year. The day is observed on May 28 as menstrual cycles average 28 days, according to the UNFPA
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World Population Day 2020: Focus On "Health, Rights Of Women And Girls"
World Population Day: "How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now" amid the pandemic is the theme of this year's World Population Day. Dr Natalie Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA, wrote on Twitter, "In times of crisis, protecting sexual and reproductive health and rights is imperative...".
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Sexual Harassment Complaint Against UN Official In Bihar, Probe On
An FIR has been lodged against the India representative of the United Nations Population Fund following a complaint of sexual harassment by a former consultant to its Bihar office, police said today.
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Power Her Choices: A Campaign To Protect Women From Unintended Pregnancies
New Delhi: With a message that all women have the right to decide freely whether and when to have children, a global campaign titled Power Her Choices, has been launched to protect women from unintended pregnancies. UN Population Fund (UNFPA), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and United Colors of Benetton came out with the campaign at the Lo...
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Now, 'Saathiya Kits', Mobile App To Clear Adolescents' Doubts
New Delhi: India is home to 253 million adolescents, the largest in the world, as per the government data. During adolescence, the years between 13 and 19, a teenager undergoes physical and psychological development. Keeping this in mind, the government has launched ‘Saathiya Resource Kits’ and Saathiya Salah mobile app on Monday to provide t...
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Syrian Girls Flee War Only To Become Mothers In Jordan Camp
In a crowded maternity clinic at a refugee camp in Jordan near the Syrian border, Elhem cradled her crying 11-month-old son, bounced him on her knee and then handed him to her mother to help calm him down.
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Girls Can Cut Poverty In Developing Economies: United Nations
Developing economies stand to win an extra $21 billion (19 billion euros) if they improve girls' health and sex education, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said on Thursday.
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Girls Can Cut Poverty in Developing Economies: UN
Developing economies stand to win an extra $21 billion (19 billion euros) if they improve girls' health and sex education, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said Thursday.
