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  • 11 Jul 2003
  • Press Release

World Population Day 2003

<p class="bodytext"> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – More than one billion people are 10 to 19 years old – the largest youth generation in history.</p>

World Population Day 2003

<p class="bodytext"> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> – More than one billion people are 10 to 19…

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  • 11 Jul 2003
  • Statement

Statement on the Occasion of World Population Day 2003

<p>Today, on World Population Day, let us focus on the rights and needs of young people. There are more young people today than ever before and they deserve recognition and support. Half of the…

Statement on the Occasion of World Population Day 2003

<p>Today, on World Population Day, let us focus on the rights and needs of young people. There are more young people today…

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  • 30 Jun 2003
  • Statement

Promoting an Integrated Approach to Rural Development in Developing Countries for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development

<p>I will not be speaking about trade, tariffs, and agricultural subsidies. I will change the focus of our dialogue on people and rural women, in particular. This is a population group that is…

Promoting an Integrated Approach to Rural Development in Developing Countries…

<p>I will not be speaking about trade, tariffs, and agricultural subsidies. I will change the focus of our dialogue on…

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  • 18 Jun 2003
  • Press Release

New Report Maps Fistula in Africa

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> - The first report ever to map obstetric fistula in sub-Saharan Africa was launched today by UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) and…

New Report Maps Fistula in Africa

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> - The first report ever to map obstetric fistula in sub-Saharan Africa was…

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  • 11 Jun 2003
  • Press Release

UNFPA Emergency Medical Supplies Arrive in Baghdad

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> — A new shipment of emergency reproductive health supplies, intended to meet the urgent needs of Iraqi women, arrived in Baghdad on 9 June.</p…

UNFPA Emergency Medical Supplies Arrive in Baghdad

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, New York</b> — A new shipment of emergency reproductive health supplies, intended to…

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  • 10 Jun 2003
  • Press Release

Liberian Health Minister Reports Minimal Health Services in Monrovia, Increased Risk to Women

<p class="bodytext"> <b>ACCRA, GHANA</b> – In a telephone interview Monday from the besieged capital of Monrovia, Liberian Minister of Health Dr Peter Coleman said that…

Liberian Health Minister Reports Minimal Health Services in Monrovia, Increased…

<p class="bodytext"> <b>ACCRA, GHANA</b> – In a telephone interview Monday from the besieged capital…

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  • 09 Jun 2003
  • Press Release

Escalating Conflict in Liberia Threatens Health of Millions Across West Africa, UNFPA Warns

<p> <b>AKOSOMBO, GHANA</b> – As Liberian rebels closed in on Monrovia and refugees began fleeing, a humanitarian strategy meeting convened by UNFPA, the United Nations Population…

Escalating Conflict in Liberia Threatens Health of Millions Across West Africa…

<p> <b>AKOSOMBO, GHANA</b> – As Liberian rebels closed in on Monrovia and refugees began fleeing, a…

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  • 26 May 2003
  • Statement

Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development: Third Council Meeting

<p>I would like to thank the Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development and its President, the Honourable Marjatta Vehkaoja, for organizing this meeting. I would also like…

Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development: Third Council…

<p>I would like to thank the Inter-European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development and its President, the…

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  • 22 May 2003
  • Press Release

UNFPA and Partners Expand Family Planning in Pakistan

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK</b> - To combat high levels of maternal mortality and meet people’s needs for family planning, UNFPA and other partners have agreed to significantly…

UNFPA and Partners Expand Family Planning in Pakistan

<p> <b>UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK</b> - To combat high levels of maternal mortality and meet people’s needs for…

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