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UNFPA Supports Iran's 2011 Census
TEHRAN – Iran’s 2011 Population and Housing Census, run by UNFPA’s long-standing partner, the Statistical Center of Iran, officially ended. In July... Read more
“I am one of 7 Billion people in the world”
The world's population topped seven billion people at the end of October 2011 and Mr. Thongsouk Somphouviseth is well aware of the challenges... Read more
Asia Welcomes Babies Born into a World of 7 Billion
BANGKOK – Several Asian babies born just after midnight have been selected in their countries to symbolize all who have just come into a world of 7... Read more
Urgent Need to Fill the Funding Gap to Save Thousands of Pregnant Women in Sindh's Severely Affected Districts
ISLAMABAD – In response to the Government’s call for assistance, UNFPA has activated lifesaving humanitarian activities for the flood victims in... Read more
Promoting Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment is Key to Correcting Imbalanced Sex Ratios at Birth
HA NOI – The Imbalance of Sex Ratios at Birth (SRB) is an increasing concern in some South, East and Central Asian countries, where about 117 million... Read more
Ending Gender Imbalances Must Remain International Priority, Says UNFPA's Asia-Pacific Director
HA NOI – "Joint international and national actions to end prenatal sex selection and discrimination against women should remain a priority for... Read more
Midwives Go Back to School
NARAYANGANJ, Bangladesh – To make further progress in reducing maternal deaths and disability, Bangladesh is creating a cadre of full-time midwives... Read more
More Bangladeshi Mothers Get Vital Care During Childbirth
MAULVIBAZAR, Bangladesh – When a woman in labour seeks her help, Kanchan Bala Roy is confident she can ensure a safe delivery. The rural health... Read more
Midwives Are Key to Safe Deliveries for Afghani Women
KABUL – Women’s subordinate status in the household remains as much of an obstacle to reducing maternal death and injury in Afghanistan as geographic... Read more
UNFPA Rushes Reproductive Health Supplies to Sindh as Floods Worsen
ISLAMABAD – Responding to the Government’s call for international assistance, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is moving rapidly to deliver... Read more