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UNFPA Yerevan office reports decrease in  maternal mortality rate in  Armenia

ArmInfo.  The maternal mortality rate in Armenia has decreased to 25.6 per 100,000, according to data provided by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) office in  Yerevan. UNFPA highlighted that the highest rate was recorded in 2000 -  40.3/100, …

UNFPA commends Konfidants for research on women’s reproductive health in workplace

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has lauded civil society organisation Konfidants for its impactful research on women’s reproductive health challenges in the workplace. The Konfidants study, which surveyed women across diverse workplaces in Ghana …

We can and must end preventable maternal deaths, UNFPA Executive Director says on World Health Day

In a statement marking World Health Day on 7 April, UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem emphasised the need to end preventable maternal deaths globally, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in maternal healthcare. In a press release, …

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UNFPA Sri Lanka hosts corporate roundtable to advance women’s health and reproductive rights in workplace

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka successfully hosted a roundtable dialogue on 3 April.  The event brought together key private sector stakeholders to foster corporate commitment and investment in women’s empowerment and reproductive …

WHO, SPC, UNFPA, and UNICEF in the Pacific calls for urgent action to save mothers and newborns

Photo credit: WHO On World Health Day, United Nations agencies and partners unite under the theme “Healthy beginnings, hopeful future”. This year’s focus spotlights the urgent action needed to ensure access to high quality care for women and babies. …

Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say

Audio By Carbonatix By Jonathan Landay and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is ending most, if not all, remaining U.S. aid for Afghanistan and Yemen, aid sources said on Monday, in what the U.N. World …

‘Everything Fell Apart in Seconds’: Women and Girls Need Urgent Support After Disastrous Earthquake in Myanmar

Children sleep in the open on the ground in Mandalay on April 4, 2025, following the March 28 earthquake. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake flattened buildings across Myanmar, killing more than 3,000 people and making thousands more homeless. (Sai Aung Main …

US ends emergency food aid to 14 countries, UN warns millions at risk of starvation

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) on Monday warned that the United States has halted emergency food aid to 14 countries, a move the agency says could lead to the deaths of millions facing extreme hunger and starvation. The WFP, already struggling …

Israel blocks polio vaccine for 600,000 children in Gaza!

More than 600,000 children in Gaza are at risk of permanent paralysis and chronic disabilities due to Israel’s prevention of polio vaccines in the besieged Palestinian region. In a statement released on Sunday, Gaza’s Health Ministry called Israel’s …

Sri Lanka’s population growth hits all-time low

Working population decreases by 3.35 per cent since 2019 Number of births reduced by 30.8 per cent since 2019 Number of marriages reduced by 14.7 per cent since 2019 Number of deaths increased by 17.2 per cent since 2019 Colombo District sees the highest …

Remaining Afghanistan, Yemen aid hit by new Trump administration cuts, sources say

By Jonathan Landay and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is ending most if not all of remaining U.S. aid for Afghanistan and Yemen, according to nine sources, including six U.S. officials familiar with the …

UN says maternal mortality has dropped by 40% globally since 2020

Natalia Kanem, executive director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has announced a 40 per cent decline in global maternal mortality since 2000. According to NAN, Kanem spoke at an event organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to mark …

World News | US Ends Life-saving Food Aid for Millions. The World Food Program Calls It a 'death Sentence'

Washington, Apr 8 (AP) The Trump administration has ended funding to UN World Food Program emergency programs helping keep millions alive in Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and 11 other impoverished countries, many of them struggling with conflict, according to …

US aid cuts a ‘death sentence’ for millions: UN

 People protest against the administration of US President Donald Trump’s decision to virtually shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 5, 2025. Donald Trump’s foreign aid …

US cuts in food aid a 'death sentence' - WFP

The United States has ended emergency food aid for 14 countries, endangering the lives of millions of hungry or starving people, a United Nations agency said. The World Food Program (WFP), which was already grappling with a 40 percent drop in funding for …

WFP warns US food aid cuts is 'death sentence' to millions

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that the United States' decision to cut emergency food aid to 14 countries could amount to a death sentence for millions of people facing extreme hunger. The World Food Programme (WFP), …

The State Committee for Sports of Turkmenistan and UNFPA held a large-scale sports event in Ashgabat

Ahead of World Health Day, which is annually celebrated on April 7, a mass sports and entertainment event took place in the Olympic Village of the Turkmen capital. It was organized by the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan in …

Afghanistan marks Int'l Health Day with challenges in health sector

KABUL, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan interim government's Ministry of Public Health marked World Health Day on Monday, which falls on April 7 every year. The event, held at the Ministry of Public Health, was organized under the theme "Caring for …

Institute of Risk Management (IRM) Announces New Global Ambassador for ASEAN

The IRM is delighted to announce the appointment of Margaret Chin as its new Global Ambassador for the ASEAN region. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The IRM is delighted to announce the appointment of Margaret Chin as …

Scale Selling Expands Franchise to Los Angeles

Scale Selling opens a new Los Angeles franchise with Ruslan Karden to boost local digital marketing expertise. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scale Selling, a leading digital marketing agency, is thrilled to …

LANDMARK EXHIBIT OPENS IN ASSISI ANTICIPATING THE 800TH ANNIVERASRY OF ST FRANCIS’ DEATH (1226 AD)

GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eight hundred (800) years after its composition by Saint Francis of Assisi, the Canticle of the Creatures – often also called the Canticle of Brother Sun – itself the inspiration …

Introducing PayrollHRSalary.com - A Smarter Way to Benchmark Salaries for Payroll and HR Professionals

PayrollHRSalary.com lets UK Payroll & HR pros benchmark salaries with real-time data, personalised reports & 12-month market forecasts. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing PayrollHRSalary.com - A …

IPXO Unveils Next-Gen IPAM to Transform Public IP Address Management

IPXO launches Next-Gen IPAM platform to centralize public IP management with advanced monitoring and security across all RIRs. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IPXO, a comprehensive IP address marketplace and …

SocialBox.Biz Press Release: Earth Day 2025 – Reuse Computers and MacBooks for a Sustainable Future

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SocialBox.Biz Press Release: Earth Day 2025 – Reuse Computers and MacBooks for a Sustainable Future As Earth Day 2025 approaches on April 22, SocialBox.Biz, a tech-focused …

Do London Ltd. Reports Significant Growth in 2024 under the Leadership of Mohammad Aljoundi

Strategic Vision and Client-Centric Approach Mark Notable Year for London-Based Digital Marketing Agency. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Do London Ltd., a digital marketing and business development agency based in …

Reporting ownership in Passive Foreign Investment Companies (PFICs) by Americans

Tax compliance can be a daunting task, especially for individuals with investments in passive foreign investment companies or qualified electing funds VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today's fast- …

DWP Privé All Set to Welcome the World’s Leading Luxury Wedding Planners, Suppliers & Partners in Colombo, April 9

Top Destination Wedding Industry Trends Revealed to Inspire, Educate, and Elevate Service Excellence DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Destination weddings and luxury celebration planners along with some of the …

Unveiling the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka: Echoes of Prehistoric Life

Tracing Human History through Art, Stone, and Time in the Heart of Incredible India BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nestled in the Vindhyan hills of Madhya Pradesh, the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka offer a …

IBSA celebrates 40 years of Leadership and Innovation

IBSA (Institut Biochimique SA), marks a significant milestone this year as it celebrates 40 years under the leadership of President and CEO Arturo Licenziati. GROOMBRIDGE, EAST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IBSA …

Sitngo Becomes the First Car Rental Service in Montenegro to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments

Sitngo, a leading local car rental service in Montenegro, has announced a groundbreaking move to accept cryptocurrency payments for its services. PODGORICA, MONTENEGRO, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sitngo, a leading local car rental company in …

Aviation Personnel International Launches API WorkWell™ to Improve Organizational Health and Wellness

Aviation Personnel International Launches API WorkWell™ to improve organizational health and wellness for the business aviation industry. SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Addressing workplace culture, leadership …

MarcoPolo700 Foundation to Present Innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Art Youth Competition

UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MARCOPOLO700 FOUNDATION TO PRESENT INNOVATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DIGITAL ART YOUTH COMPETITION TO FOSTER CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND EDUCATION INSPIRED BY THE LEGACY OF MARCO POLO. …

Morocco Declaration to set land governance agenda in the Arab region

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DOGE Terminates Federal Grants for the Study of American Music

$363k in NEH Grants to the American Musicological Society (AMS) Summarily Cancelled NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 2 April 2025 at 11:30pm ET, the American Musicological Society (AMS) received notice …

Melissa Drew's Book Debuts at #3 on Amazon New Releases List

MD, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evolution of Procurement and Supply Management Transformations: Removing Obstacles to Success, a book by Melissa Drew, debuted at #3 on Amazon’s New Releases list in the Business and …

WCorp Wins Best Business Award

WCorp has just been announced as winner of the Disruptor of the Year (for person/product/service) category at the 2025 Best Business Awards. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WCorp, a London-based …

Going beyond short-term health solutions in West Africa

World Health Day is a reminder that every child deserves access to quality healthcare, nutritious food, and a safe environment to grow and thrive. Championing the health of our future generation are UN Volunteers, Alec Mkwamba and Milamedinar Vaz in Guinea …

UNITAR and DoCC Strengthen Collaboration through Targeted Capacity Building on Project Proposal Development

The “Introduction to the Prosperity Blueprint: Project Proposal Development” training session provided participants with a practical and structured approach to developing impactful project proposals. The session was interactive in nature, covering …