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01 March 2016
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Government Departments in Belize Receive Data- gathering Equipment to Advance Prevention of Gender-based Violence in Belize
Government units in charge of collecting and analyzing data on violence against women and human trafficking in Belize are now better equipped to do so and to provide reliable…
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19 February 2016
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, on the Zika Virus
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Zika virus and warning about its potentially adverse effects on the health of women and…
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29 January 2016
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UNFPA on the Zika Virus Outbreak
Everyone should take steps to avoid exposure to the Zika virus. Pregnant women and those of childbearing age should take extra care to avoid exposure to mosquito bites, use…
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21 December 2015
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Adolescent Pregnancy is not just a Health issue - UNFPA
UNFPA Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean has embarked on a sexual and reproductive health information programme, to increase awareness about the health and…
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18 December 2015
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Final Hurdle Removed for Jamaica’s Teen Moms Returning To School
On her walk to the bus stop, Shelly, 15, flips through the pages of her black and white notebook, occasionally looking away to memorize her notes. She has an information…
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03 December 2015
UNFPA's State of World Population 2015 sets new agenda for humanitarian response to step up support for millions left behind
Essential Health Needs of Women Often Neglected in Assistance after Natural Disasters, Conflicts
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01 October 2015
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UNFPA DELIVERS SUPPORT TO DOMINICA IN THE AFTERMATH OF TROPICAL STORM ERIKA
In a move to ensure the safety and dignity of Dominican women and girls, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund’s Sub-Regional…
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18 September 2015
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Caribbean Regional Meeting on Sustainable Development Held in Barbados
Caribbean authorities including government officials and members of civil society met in Bridgetown, Barbados, August 25-27 to discuss matters relating to sustainable…
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08 September 2015
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Strengthening HIV prevention programmes that target sex workers
Sex work is defined by the Global Network of Sex Work Projects and UNAIDS as the exchange of sexual gratification for gifts or favours. These can range from cash to goods,…
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