Nairobi, 7 February 2017 - The Government of Japan announced on 31 January that it has granted 1.067 million US dollars to UNFPA Somalia to support programmes aimed at health system strengthening in Somalia with emphasis on returnees and marginalised communities. The programme focuses on accelerating reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality and related morbidity in Somalia.
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Japan grants UNFPA 1.067 million US dollars for health system strengthening in Somalia
07 February 2017
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The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
06 February 2017
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In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly designated 6 February as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM. This day is observed to enhance awareness of the issue and to encourage concrete actions against the practice.
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Joint message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
06 February 2017
The world must make faster progress to end female genital mutilation by 2030
It irreparably damages girls’ bodies, inflicting excruciating pain. It causes extreme emotional trauma that can last a lifetime.
It increases the risk of deadly complications during pregnancy, labor and childbirth, endangering both mother and child.
It robs girls of their autonomy and violates their human rights.
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Ashley Judd, Hollywood actor and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, to meet thousands of tribal girls and boys in Odisha
06 February 2017
Ashley Judd, the global goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and popular Hollywood actor, is in India.
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The world must make faster progress to end FGM by 2030
06 February 2017
Joint message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin and UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
6 February 2017
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The world must make faster progress to end female genital mutilation by 2030
It irreparably damages girls’ bodies, inflicting excruciating pain.
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
06 February 2017
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FGM is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women. It is nearly always carried out on minors and is a violation of the rights of children. The practice also violates a person's rights to health, security and physical integrity, the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and the right to life when the procedure results in death.
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Yogyakarta, 15th July 2014 – In commemoration of the World Population Day 2014, United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA) partnering with Yayasan Anak Bangsa Merajut Harapan (Angsamerah Foundation) launches a pilot program entitled UNALA (meaning your ability to make decision) health service today (15/07) in Yogyakarta.
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STATEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNFPA
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