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19 October 2016
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Take a moment to imagine a 10-year-old girl right now. What do you see? Is she in school? Is she laughing with friends? Do you imagine her riding a bike or playing ball? On roller skates or en pointe... Read more
12 October 2016
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Since 2012, the United Nations marks 11 October as the "International Day of the Girl Child." The day promotes girls' human rights, highlights gender inequalities that remain between girls and boys... Read more
10 October 2016
Statement
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, on the International Day of the Girl Child, 11 October 2016
Is anyone out there even thinking of improving our lives?" asks Susmita, a... Read more
28 September 2016
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With those words Father Agostinho Soares, The Representative of the Vicar Episcopal of Dili Diocese, told an enthralled audience at the 21-22 September National Conference on Reproductive Health-... Read more
23 September 2016
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National Parliament, Dili, 21-22 September 2016 - A crucial conference was held in Dili last week to underscore the importance of investing in the sexual and reproductive health and well-being of... Read more
19 September 2016
Statement
Population ageing - one of the most significant trends of the 21st century - represents both a cause for celebration and a challenge. To ensure that everyone's well-being is enhanced through this... Read more
19 August 2016
Statement
This World Humanitarian Day, we call for global solidarity and stand together with everyone affected by crisis. We unite as one humanity.
We share a common responsibility to reach those furthest... Read more
15 August 2016
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On Friday 12 August 2016, on the International Youth Day, Dra. Domingas Bernardo (UNFPA's Assistant Representative) handed-over the database system to Mr. Metodio Caetano Moniz (SSYS's General... Read more
12 August 2016
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The International Youth Day is celebrated on every August 12. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, celebrates International Youth Day by reaffirming and recognizing the central role of young... Read more
12 August 2016
Statement
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, celebrates International Youth Day by reaffirming and recognizing the central role of young people in promoting the well-being of their families,... Read more