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World Population Day 2015

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World Population Day 2015

World Population Day is observed on July 11 each year to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, particularly in the context of overall development…

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International Day of the Midwife 2015

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International Day of the Midwife 2015

Statement for the International Day of the Midwife

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"Nuh Guh Deh” campaign to end sex with the girl child

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"Nuh Guh Deh” campaign to end sex with the girl child

KINGSTON, 4 May 2015 -  In Jamaica, music is a powerful tool to raise awareness, voice protest, lead advocacy and promote social change. It is therefore quite fitting that…

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2014: Year in Review

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2014: Year in Review

2014 was an important year for UNFPA. There were several international conferences with which the SRO was actively engaged. Preparatory activities included advocating high level…

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2014

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2014

The UN system in Jamaica hosted a high-level meeting with parliamentarians to observe International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25th November at the…

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SWOP 2014: The Power of 1.8 Billion: Adolescents, Youth and the Transformation of the Future

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SWOP 2014: The Power of 1.8 Billion: Adolescents, Youth and the Transformation of the Future

The Power of 1.8 Billion: Adolescents, Youth and the Transformation of the Future

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International Day of the Girl Child 2014

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International Day of the Girl Child 2014

UN Jamaica in association with its Government Partners invites you to a public forum to commemorate International Day of the Girl Child, this Friday,…

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Executive Director’s Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons

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Executive Director’s Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of Older Persons

On this 24th International Day of Older Persons, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, joins the worldwide celebration of longevity and acknowledges the contributions…

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World Leaders Commit to Intensify Efforts to Realize Women’s Health, Rights, Equality

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World Leaders Commit to Intensify Efforts to Realize Women’s Health, Rights, Equality

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 22 September 2014— More than 140 presidents, heads of government, ministers and high officials from around the world today reaffirmed their…

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