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Rewarding the Heroic Work of Midwives in Afghanistan

KABUL – In mid-December, Maliha walked for five days to reach Faizabad, the capital of Badakhshan, in northeastern Afghanistan, to receive her award as best midwife in the province. She felt proud as she went onstage to be honoured for her work in her community health clinic. more

Our Human Footprint

In June this year, the 'world' will meet in Brazil for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development or Rio+20 – twenty years after the Earth Summit in Rio where countries adopted Agenda 21, a blueprint to rethink economic growth, advance social equity and ensure environment protection. more

UNFPA Joins the 'Hellosmile' Global Project to Prevent Cervical Cancer

TOKYO – UNFPA has joined Tokyo FM Radio and other Japanese partners – including the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; Sanrio, maker of the popular Hello Kitty products; UNIQLO, the global clothing company; and Japan Airlines – in the Hellosmile Project, a worldwide effort to prevent cervical cancer. more
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Asia in a World of 7 Billion: Challenges and Opportunities

The world's population will top seven billion people in 31 October 2011. This unique moment in human history represents both an achievement and a challenge, and will have an impact on every single person on the planet, particularly in the developing countries of Asia.

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3:40 min. October 2011
India: A Booming Population

India continues to face rapid rural to urban migration, as millions of people continue to seek better economic opportunities in big cities.

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8:36 min. September 2011
Bringing Family Planning to Remote Lao Villages

A new initiative in Lao PDR uses villagers to distribute contraceptives in communities that are far from regular health services.

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6:49 min. September 2011
More Bangladeshi Mothers Get Vital Care

Efforts are under way to make childbirth safer in Bangladesh.

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