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Country Programme Action Plan 7 - 2008-2012

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While addressing the specific issues of increased male participation in RH UNFPA will increase awareness among population on GBV and its elimination. This includes research through qualitative studies on male behaviour which will provide the evidence base for design of BCC and advocacy interventions, BCC that specifically addresses issues of male participation in RCH and GBV, creating a platform for women to voice issues relating to RH and GBV and address the issue of declining female sex-ratio; action research and pilot projects as demonstration sites for showcasing effect of male participation in RH and VAW for up scaling GBV issues and community action could be some of the possible interventions. 

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Doctors for Daughters- Doctors' Dilemmas

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This leafl et is a result of interactions between many doctors and senior IMA members who have openly shared their ideas and views regarding pre-natal sex selection. It is an attempt to respond to the dilemmas faced by doctors in their day-to-day practice in dealing with this issue, dilemmas which are not only real but also complex. There is a common concern about how to communicate when faced with questions from clients and peers. The responses given below are not ‘right answers’ but an eff ort to aid the process of resolving dilemmas and confl icts; of enhancing communication with clients and the medical fraternity. The responses rely on the provisions of the law and the concepts of equality and non-discrimination

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UNFPA India Country Plan 6 2003-2007

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UNFPA India Country Plan 6 2003-2007

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Doctors for Daughters - Checklist to monitor ultrasound clinics

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Checklist to monitor ultrasound clinics
 

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Doctors for Daughters- Why do daughters go missing FAQ on pre-natal sex selection in India Missing daughter

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Sex selection is the practice of determining the sex of the unborn foetus and eliminating it if found to be female. How is sex selection done? In recent years, the use of ultrasound technology has become the most common mode of sex determination followed by elimination of the female. Easy access to ultrasound since the early 1980s has contributed to increased sex selection and the rapid decline in the child sex ratio. 

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Khushaal Parivaar Ki Or - ASHA Bahan Ke Saath (Hindi)

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The ASHA flipbook is designed in Hindi to help field workers disseminate information about family planning and contraception in a simple and interactive manner. The information in the flipbook has been divided into sections for: 1. Newly-married couples (Focus on delaying first birth); 2. Parents with one child (Focus on birth spacing) and; 3. Parents with a complete family (Focus on limiting child bearing). 

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Prevention and Management of Infertility in Primay Health Care Settings

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An Information Booklet for Policy Planners, Programme Managers & Service Providers in Health Systems

 

 

 

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Policy Brief- Financial Incentive for Girls

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A Policy brief on Financial Incentive for Girls focussed on the Dhanalakshmi Scheme. This is an innovative pilot CCT scheme launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, GOI. This policy brief evaluates on What works.  

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Assessment of Contraceptive Social Marketing Programme

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A key approach on social marketing adopted by the Ministry of Health and Family Planning, Government of India, for providing accessible and affordable contraceptive products to low-income families and vulnerable groups.

 

 

 

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Older Women in India: Economic, Social and Health Concerns

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United Nations Population Fund collaborated with Institute for Social and Economic Change (Bangalore), Institute of Economic Growth (Delhi) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai) - to conduct primary survey on  socio-economic status, health and living conditions of the elderly. Deeper analysis of the primary data was undertaken to prepare thematic reports on various aspects.

 

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