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29 October 2012
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Calling on Youth Leaders: This is Your Chance to Effect Change
People under age 25 represent 43 per cent of the global population. Yet they rarely have an opportunity to influence national or global policies. However, on 4-6 December 2012,…
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11 October 2012
Statement
International Day of the Girl Child
October 11 marks the inaugural International Day of the Girl Child. This day focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face, promote their empowerment and…
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11 October 2012
Press Release
Asia Marks the First International Day of the Girl Child
BANGKOK – Across Asia today, advocacy events marking the first International Day of the Girl Child will highlight the widespread practice of child marriage and call for scaled-up…
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10 October 2012
Empowering Girls in Nepal to Say ‘No’ to Child Marriage
In Nepal, half of all girls are married by age 18, even though child marriage is against the law. Campaigns against the practice are starting to have an impact, and a growing…
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04 October 2012
News
Escaping Child Marriage in Afghanistan
KABUL – Recent surveys estimate some 46 per cent of Afghani women are married by age 18, with 15 per cent of them before age 15. Many factors contribute to persistence of…
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01 October 2012
Press Release
Population of Over 60 Year-Olds to Reach One Billion within a Decade, New UN Report Finds
TOKYO – The number of older persons is growing faster than any other age group, says a new report, Ageing in the Twenty-First Century: A Celebration and a Challenge, released…
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27 September 2012
News
Women Development Officers in Sri Lanka Empowered with Transportation
ANURADHAPURA, Sri Lanka – UNFPA, with the support of the Norwegian Embassy, handed over the first batch of scooters to women development officers, allowing them to carry out their…
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27 August 2012
Press Release
UNFPA Leader Meets Myanmar’s President and Aung San Suu Kyi
NAY PYI TAW – Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, met today with key national leaders to explore how the Fund can further support Myanmar’s development and its…
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26 August 2012
Press Release
Addressing Population Challenges Is More Urgent Than Ever, UNFPA Executive Director Tells Asian Demographers
BANGKOK – Dramatic demographic changes in Asia, coupled with persistent social inequality, require countries to urgently tackle population concerns with foresight and justice, the…
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