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KOICA, UNFPA, Good Neighbors launch SAFE-Girls Project in Sudurpaschim

Kathmandu, April 24 In a major step toward promoting gender equality and ending harmful practices, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and UNFPA, in collaboration with the Government of Nepal and Good Neighbors International Nepal, …

UNFPA Launches Equalizer Challenge to Support Women-Led Health Innovations Across Developing Countries

Despite making up half of the global population, women’s health remains alarmingly underfunded and neglected, particularly when it comes to sexual and reproductive care, maternal health, and other health concerns unique to women. These gaps have dire …

CDD-Ghana, partners strengthen fight against violent extremism through debate in Garu  

By Gilbert Azeem Tiroog   Garu (UE), April 25, GNA – The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), in collaboration with RISE-Ghana and the National Youth Authority (NYA), has organized a youth parliamentary debate in the Garu District of the Upper …

From bank halls to streets: How the CRDB Bank Foundation is reshaping banking landscape

“I once wanted to open a bank account, but the number of doc­uments I was required to sub­mit discouraged me. I gave up on the idea. But now, I see that you (CRDB Bank) have simpli­fied procedures. With this new approach, you will reach many of us who didn …

Punjab launches groundbreaking report on women protection helpline 1737

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):The comprehensive analysis, based on extensive data from the Punjab Women Protection Helpline 1737, explored emerging trends, service gaps, and key opportunities in the province’s ongoing fight against gender-based …

Made Possible By FP: Why Nigeria Should Embrace Family Planning As An Investment, Not Mere Expenditure

 In an era where global health and devel­opment are at a critical juncture, coun­tries like Nigeria must adopt and em­brace family planning as an investment, not a mere expenditure, under the #Made­PossibleByFP campaign initiated by FP2030. This campaign …

3,171 complaints of tech-facilitated gender-based violence reported in 2024: DRF

A total of 3,171 complaints of tech-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) were received from across the country in 2024, the Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) said in a press release on Thursday. A large number of women in the country across all age …

Family Planning: Tinubu toying with citizens’ reproductive health, by Hameed oyegbade 

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned that global health is at risk as 70 percent of countries struggle with funding cuts. The affected countries are experiencing disruptions to health services due to recent funding cuts. These cuts are …

Beyond NYU: Advancing women’s health through global activism

Steinhardt and Wagner alum Padmini Murthy found her interest in health care while growing up in India, where her first-hand observations of social injustice shaped her lifelong commitment to community service. Now, she’s recognized worldwide as a leading …

Who are the five Irish STEM pioneers added to RIA dictionary?

From a leading obstetric surgeon to Ireland’s first professor of psychiatry, here are five Irish people who excelled in their STEM careers. This month (April), the Dictionary of Irish Biography (DIB) is publishing 22 new and updated biographical entries of …

Nourishing Syria’s future: How WFP is rethinking nutrition for a generation born into conflict

Children play in a street next to a WFP distribution in rural Aleppo. Photo: WFP/Marwa Bana Since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict in 2011, the country has endured immense suffering, with more than 75 percent of the country’s 10.5 million children …

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Brazil Eases Asylum for Women from Countries with Female Genital Mutilation

This Thursday (24), the measure that speeds up the asylum process in Brazil for girls and women from countries with high rates of female genital cutting or mutilation will be renewed. Created two years ago by the National Committee for Refugees, the prima …

UNFPA and Japan Open New Maternity Ward in Diwaniyah

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with the government of Japan and the Al-Diwaniyah Governorate authorities marked a major milestone on the 13th of April. An official inauguration ceremony took place at the Diwaniyah Specialised …

Beitbridge chief bemoans surge in child marriages

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau Beitbridge’s paramount Chief Tshitaudze has bemoaned a surge in cases of teenage pregnancies and child marriages in the area, which he has described as reaching alarming trends. Statistics from the National Aids council ( …

UNFPA: Turkmenistan’s Model can service as an Example for Youth Policy Worldwide

On April 16, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in New York, during the ECOSOC Youth Forum and the second meeting of the Central Asian Youth Dialogue, the Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan held a bilateral meeting with UNFPA Deputy Executive Director …

Health Ministry receives four ambulances from the United Nations Population Fund

Damascus, SANA –The Ministry of Health received on Tuesday four ambulances, provided by the United Nations Population Fund, with funding from the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO). During a meeting held at the …

Climate fallout tests coastal women in historic Javanese sultanate

The Java Sea has pursued Sunarti for years, first submerging her birthplace in Timbulsloko village, before forcing the mother of two to flee inland on the northern coast of Demak district in Indonesia’s Central Java province. “I became unemployed,” the 53- …

BOI globally benchmarked for promoting gender equity and women empowerment

The Board of Investment (BOI) Sri Lanka has been rated well for promoting gender equity and women empowerment among global investment promotion agencies by the leading FDI Strategist, the FDI Centre’s report “Advancing Gender Equality in Investment …

Dr. Imre Marton Remenyi Redefines Executive Coaching at Leo Wien

WIEN, AUSTRIA, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era where C-level executives face nonstop demands, digital overload, and burnout, one expert is reshaping the conversation around leadership development. Dr. Imre Marton Remenyi, founder …

Humanity Over Borders: Russian-Born, American-Led—How One Couple Is Saving Thousands of Lives in Ukraine

In Their 12th Mission This May, the Founders of STAYWITHUKRAINE INC Aim to Hand-Carry Their 6,000th Pound of Life-Saving Trauma Care Supplies on the Front Lines AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world divided …

சேரிகளின் பேராயர் நீதிக்கான குரல் - போப்பரசர் பிரான்சிஸ் அவர்களின் மாற்றம்தரும் போப்பாட்சி - நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம்

ஏழைகளுக்கு உதவுவது பற்றிப் பேசியவர் மட்டுமல்ல, எளிய வாழ்க்கைமுறைக்கு எடுத்துக்காட்டாகவும் திகழ்ந்தவர் COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம் ரோமன் கத்தோலிக்கத் திருச்சபையின் தலைவர் போப் பிரான்சிஸ் …

Composer Leads the Way: Emily Simonian's Captivating Musical Earns Spotlight at Armenian Embassy Concert

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful testament to the impact of one creator’s vision, Armenian-American composer, lyricist, and librettist Emily Simonian has inspired an unprecedented cultural …

Love Without Boundaries and SBS Launch National Foster Care Training Initiative Across Guatemala

LWB and SBS launch national foster care workshops to give Guatemala’s orphaned and vulnerable children the chance to grow up in safe, loving families. GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful move to change …

Bolivia avanza hacia la erradicación del matrimonio infantil

El Senado aprobó un proyecto clave para erradicar el matrimonio infantil. Ahora se espera que la Cámara de Diputados también lo apruebe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El 23 de abril de 2025, el Senado Nacional …

WiseFax Unveils Secure Online Fax Solution Tailored for Healthcare Professionals

WiseFax, a trusted online fax service, today announced its secure all-in-one fax service specifically engineered for healthcare workers and their patients. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WiseFax, a trusted …

The Salvation Army Announces Return of ‘Fly the Flag’ Program to Provide Support to Local Residents in Need

Volunteers and Community Partners from The Salvation Army Milford Corps will install 500 American flags throughout Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American flag is a timeless …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

United Planet Names Jade Ho as 2025 United Planet Fellow

Jade Ho named 2025 United Planet Fellow, continuing her journey of global service and cross-cultural leadership with the Boston-based nonprofit. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet is proud to announce …

Major Achievements for Sub Tales

Achieved NY Times Best Seller and Amazon Book of the Year NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frank and Charles Hood, the authors of “Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots” and eight more titles about the US Submarine Force history …

ACE Alliance and the Robovis Intelligent System Shaping the Future of Finance: Investment Decisions Enter a New Era

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the 21st century’s financial markets, technological innovations are reshaping the entire industry landscape at an unprecedented speed. The rise of emerging technologies such as …

Zafir Rashid prepares Teramir Group for vertical construction as pre-permitting milestones near completion

Zafir Rashid leads Teramir Group into final pre-construction phase for $1.5B global projects, with permits expected within 30 days. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zafir Rashid, Head of Development at Teramir …

Cities worldwide invited to join UN-Habitat’s Quality of Life Initiative

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The Way to Happiness Foundation International Hosts Spring National Convention

A Bold Step Taken Towards Restoring Competence Across America GLENDALE, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the spirit of Spring and embracing new beginnings, renewal and optimism, The Way to Happiness Foundation …

Dr. Lancaster Selected to Facilitate New MEG Certificate Program

Dr. Lancaster Selected to Facilitate New MEG Leadership Certificate Program MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group (MEG) recently announced the launch of a new certificate program: BUS 302 …

INFOLOB Elevates Enterprise Performance Through Cutting-Edge Data and Analytics Solutions

INFOLOB is expanding data and analytical innovation space through successful implementations on data warehousing and predictive analytics. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INFOLOB, a global pioneer of digital …

Parents Forum Joins Listen First’s National Week of Conversation

Offering free online mini-session “How To Tell Somebody Something They’d Rather Not Hear” CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Successful conflict management, like many life skills, can best be learned at home. …

Mérida, México sede de los eventos internacionales XXV Reunión ACORBAT y X Congreso del Banano CORBANA, 2026

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Corporación Bananera Nacional de Costa Rica (CORBANA) anuncia oficialmente la realización conjunta de la XXV Reunión Internacional ACORBAT y el X Congreso Internacional del Banano …