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18 July 2018
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Message of Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, on the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, 18 July 2018

On this 100th anniversary of President Mandela’s birth, let us remind ourselves of how he transformed a country and inspired the world — and showed... Read more

11 July 2018
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Family planning is a human right

UNFPA supports family planning in developing countries by ensuring a reliable supply of a full range of modern contraceptives, strengthening national... Read more

1 June 2018
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akshay kumar awards geetanjli

Odisha girl among 9 PADHEROES felicitated by Akshay Kumar

Geetanjali Marndi, a Class 10th tribal girl from Kapilas Girls High School, Dhenkanal, made Odisha proud when she was invited to be a part of the ‘... Read more

17 May 2018
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Mission Uday launch UNFPA REC Foundation

UDAY TO FOSTER YOUNG CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

The launch of Mission UDAY is a joint initiative by REC Foundation of Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC), UNFPA, Government of Odisha... Read more

14 May 2018
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Strengthening Evidence based Reproductive Health Services in Medical Education: Integrating gender and impacting clinical practice

UNFPA and the Department of Medical Education and Research, Government of Maharashtra organized a workshop on Strengthening Evidence based... Read more

31 March 2018
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Working with men and boys for gender equity

Promoting attitudes for gender equality - A step at a time

When 15 year old Vishal Verma attended an interactive dialogue session with other boys his age, on the subject of unpacking gender stereotypes and... Read more

15 March 2018
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Adolescents in Maharashtra

These girls from Maharashtra are using 3D charts to share their experiences

The International Women's Day programme consisted of street plays performed by adolescents, interspersed with narration of personal experiences... Read more

8 March 2018
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Protecting reproductive rights of rural women: a pathway to a more equal world

The economic inequalities plaguing much of the world today are reinforced by many other forms of inequality, including inequalities in sexual and... Read more

14 February 2018
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Taking on superstitions through scientific knowledge

Girls from kalwa, Maharashtra performed street play on Mental Health with the aim of helping the audience understand why mental health problems arise... Read more

30 January 2018
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Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (RECL) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) join hands for CSR initiatives in India

Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (RECL) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) join hands for CSR initiatives in India

Innovations, especially in the area of tech, will be the hallmark of many of the projects being launched by the REC-UNFPA combine. The initial part... Read more

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