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Published on Oct 12, 2021

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD: We must combat gender disparity in education during the Covid pandemic, webinar ...

The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face, and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. (Photo: soulveda.com / Wikipedia) “Young people, young girls are the …

Source: Daily Maverick - Neutral
Published on Sep 17, 2021

UNFPA Madagascar Country Office Situation Report #1

1. Situation overview including Security Issues The Grand Sud of Madagascar (Great South), an arid zone populated by 3.51 million people, has been affected by three successive years of extreme drought, which has resulted in widespread food insecurity and …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Sep 21, 2021

On the occasion of the 44th anniversary of Việt Nam joining the United Nations (September 20), Naomi Kitahara, UNFPA ...

Employees of a factory in the northern province of Thái Bình are inoculated against COVID-19. VNA/VNS Photo Thế Duyệt HÀ NỘI — As it is unfeasible to pursue a ‘Zero COVID’ policy, Việt Nam needs to have plans to live with COVID-19, minimise deaths …

Source: Viet Nam News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Oct 11, 2021

Bolsonaro’s veto of plan to distribute free tampons, pads defies global efforts to make period care less onerous

About 713,000 girls in Brazil do not have access to a bathroom, according to a report released in May by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Overall, about 4 million girls lack access to hygiene …

Source: The Washington Post - Neutral
Published on Oct 11, 2021

Indonesian midwives resilient in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic - Indonesia

“Can you imagine what would happen if we could not continue to provide family planning services? How many would have failed and resulted in unwanted pregnancies?” The question that Emi Nurjasmi, Chairperson of the Indonesian Midwives Association (IBI) asks …

Source: Indonesia News.net - Neutral
Published on Oct 11, 2021

Lack of schooling road to disaster

After 20 months of disrupted learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic, children in Thailand need to return to their schools. In doing so, students must safely resume in-person learning as soon as possible, and they must be fully supported in catching up on …

Source: Bangkok Post - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2021

Youth-focused programmes are a crucial component of preventing teenage pregnancy

Improving access to sexual and reproductive health rights — as well as strengthening existing programmes to educate youth about these rights and help to prevent teenage pregnancy — were some of the major interventions that panelists discussed on Wednesday …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Neutral
Published on Sep 13, 2021

UNFPA Humanitarian Appeal for Afghanistan

As women and girls bear the brunt of the crisis, UNFPA urgently seeks $29.2 million to save and protect lives in Afghanistan UNITED NATIONS, New York, 13 September 2021 – UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is appealing for …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 10, 2021

Government: Next Steps In Supporting Visa Holders To Leave Afghanistan

Hon Nanaia Mahuta Minister of Foreign Affairs Minita Take Aorere Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced New Zealand will send a Special Representative for Afghanistan to the Middle East to support New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 10, 2021

55% of Guyanese women experience intimate partner violence

–UN data reveals ACCORDING to recent data released by the United Nations, intimate partner violence (IPV) is pervasive in Guyana; so much so that more than one in every two women between the ages of 16 and 64 have experienced such violence at least once in …

Source: Guyana Chronicle - Gov't Institution
Published on Oct 10, 2021

Health Minister prevaricates on sex-ed in schools

(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) After the publication of a UN report revealing that schoolgirl pregnancies in 2019 cost Panama $525 million Health Minister Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, said he was in favor of sexual education in schools for young people.“As a …

Source: MENAFN - Neutral
Published on Aug 30, 2021

Rape, gender-based violence, drugs in-take high in Oyo communities, says UNFPA-GAC

Some researchers working on the Global Affairs Canada landscape analysis on sexual and gender-based violence in Oyo State have found high rates of rape in Iseyin and Ogbomoso communities. The team of experts comprising Oyo State Coordinator for the United …

Source: New Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2021

Adamawa no longer safe for perpetrators of rape – Perm. Sec.

Mrs Saso Ali, the Permanent Secretary, Adamawa Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, says perpetrators of rape and other Gender Based Violence (GBV) are not safe in the state. She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Wednesday that …

Source: News Diary Online - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 9, 2021

150 ‘kayayei’ earn livelihood skills

At least 150 girls, especially head porters (kayayei), have been provided with livelihood skills and some enrolled back to school. This was made known at the follow-up interactive session with beneficiaries of the Chief Justice (CJ) Mentorship Programme, …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2021

Feature: Namibian youth ventures into mobile car washing amid COVID-19

WINDHOEK, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- As Namibia's youth unemployment rate draws nearer to a staggering 50 percent, a number of youths have had to come up with innovative ways to make a living and lessen hardships that have also been exacerbated by COVID-19. …

Source: Africa Leader - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 8, 2021

Ghana: 150 ‘Kayayei’ Earn Livelihood Skills

At least 150 girls, especially head porters (kayayei), have been provided with livelihood skills and some enrolled back to school. This was made known at the follow-up interactive session with beneficiaries of Chief Justice (CJ) Mentorship Programme, being …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 13, 2021

Reinstate Maureen Achieng of UNIOM $ Dennia Gayle of UNFP Ethiopia

Buzy Ethi started this petition According to media reports “The UN’s migration agency and The UN Population Fund have recalled their respective Country Representatives to Ethiopia citing “unauthorized interviews” in which both complained of being sidelined …

Source: Zehabesha - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 8, 2021

Calling on youth to lead innovation to end female genital mutilation in Africa

Download logo UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, and the global UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation, have launched a new youth-led initiative, the FGM HackLab, to speed up progress on …

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Published on Oct 8, 2021

Calling on youth to lead innovation to end female genital mutilation in Africa

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, and the global UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation, have launched a new youth-led initiative, the …

Source: MENAFN - Neutral

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Published on October 18, 2021 - 15:12 GMT

Renewed Call to Protect Girls' Rights and End Child Marriage in East and Southern Africa

Download logo When girls are forced to drop out of school because they get married, often well before their 18th birthday and seldom as a choice, it perpetuates a lifetime of poverty and the denial of girls’ rights and ability to fulfil their potential. …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 12:29 GMT

The Future Is African: Ten startups prove their place on the world stage

DAKAR, SENEGAL, October 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Telecel Group Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP) Demo Day, powered by Startupbootcamp (SBC) AfriTech, showcased the innovativeness of the top ten startups selected from a …

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Published on June 13, 2021 - 15:36 GMT

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Deputy Executive Director Ib Petersen begins his first official visit to Egypt

Download logo United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and United Nations Population Fund Deputy Executive Director, Management, Ib Petersen started a visit to Egypt today Sunday June 13, 2021. During his 5-day visit Mr. Patersen will be briefed on the …

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Published on October 13, 2021 - 12:18 GMT

Inauguration of the Reproductive Health Centre at Hulhumale' Hospital

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency has partnered with the Hulhumale’ Hospital to establish a one stop centre to provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services especially for adolescents, young people, women …

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Published on October 8, 2021 - 12:51 GMT

Calling on youth to lead innovation to end female genital mutilation in Africa

Download logo UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, and the global UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation, have launched a new youth-led initiative, the FGM HackLab, to speed up progress on …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on October 8, 2021 - 12:51 GMT

Child marriage remains an urgent problem in East and Southern Africa

Every year, 12 million girls around the world get married, adding to an estimated 650 million child brides, and in East and Southern Africa, 31 per cent of girls are married as children before they turn 18, signalling an unabated violation of girls’ human …

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Published on August 6, 2021 - 12:26 GMT

UNFPA helps to restore hope and dignity of fistula survivor

“I was depressed and ashamed to interact with friends and relatives because of fistula. My husband who was my source of support told me at one point that he almost abandoned me. I was not a happy woman as a result of this [fistula] predicament,” …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on October 1, 2021 - 17:03 GMT

Human Rights Council adopts Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Seychelles, Latvia, Singapore and Sierra Leone

Download logo The Human Rights Council at its midday meeting today adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Seychelles, Latvia, Singapore and Sierra Leone. Speaking on the Universal Periodic Review outcome of Seychelles were Djibouti, Egypt …

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Published on October 28, 2021 - 04:52 GMT

Newsweek Ranks Akua Mind Body as one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in California  

AKUA Mind and Body Women’s Residential Treatment Center was ranked 7 out of 80 for California’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2021 Report NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AKUA Mind …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 23:36 GMT

NOV 21 தமிழீழத் தேசியக் கொடி நாளாக முரசறைவு ! - நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம்

"மாவீரர் எழுச்சி வாரத்தின் தொடக்க நாளான நொவெம்பர் 21ம் நாளன்று (1990) தமிழீழத் தேசியக் கொடி தமிழீழத் தேசியத் தலைவர் அவர்களால் ஏற்றிவைக்கபட்டிருந்தது" NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, October 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 22:36 GMT

November 21st declared as Tamil Eelam National Flag Day: TGTE

"Parliament of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) convened in a special session and declared November 21st as the Tamil Eelam National Flag Day" NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, October 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 19:48 GMT

PRESS EVENT: International Academy of Collaborative Professionals to Hold Press Conference in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: Press Conference Discussing IACP Forum, Collaborative Divorce Day and Divorce with Respect Week. Collaborative Divorce is a no court option for divorce that …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

Therap's Health Management Suite offers Comprehensive Electronic Health Records (EHR) for Human Service Providers

WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Therap services provides comprehensive electronic records for human service providers across the country and around the globe. Therap's health management suite …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 17:00 GMT

Therap's E-Tools for Tracking and Supporting Community Employment for Human Service Providers

WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Therap's E-Tools workflow for Community Employment was and continues to be developed in concert with Therap users and Therap staff employment experts as part of …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 15:40 GMT

(Video) Iran: A Slap That Hurts the Entire Mullahs Regime

The slap has turned into a major spectacle throughout the entire political arena in Iran, IRGC issued a statement condemning it and taking sides with Khorram. PARIS, FRANCE, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happened? On Sunday, …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

Therap implements CDC List of Vaccines in its Health Tracking Tools to enhance EHR Management for Services Providers

WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Therap Services offers several Health Tracking tools as one of the features of the comprehensive Electronic Health Records (EHR) solution for providers in Home and …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 14:42 GMT

301 Digital Media Announces Expansion of Strategic Partnership with Grip, An Award-Winning International Design Firm

Partnership Provides Enhanced Synergies to Enhance Media Performance and Creative Insights Across Both Companies’ Portfolios of Small and Mid-Size Clients NASHVILLE, TN, US, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 301 Digital Media announces the …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 14:17 GMT

International Gemological Institute Earns Three Accreditation Certificates

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Gemological Institute DMCC (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, today announced that it has been awarded three different accreditation …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 13:52 GMT

WCCR Delivers Memorandum to Members of the US Congress & US Administration

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, members of the World Council on the Cedars Revolution and the American Mideast Coalition for Democracy delivered the following memorandum to members of the US Congress …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Wright State University’s Master of Science in Marketing Analytics and Insights a STEM-designated Business Degree

Wright State's Masters in Analytics Receives STEM Designation Qualifying International Students for 2 Extra Years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) FAIRBORN, OH, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Raj Soin College …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 12:25 GMT

LegalTech Immigration Platform Onboards Leading U.K. Solicitors for Soft-Launch

Relocate, an independent platform for global migration, provides individuals with a centralized marketplace for relocation. Three top-tier UK firms have joined. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LegalTech …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 12:03 GMT

STRACON-INT Launches the First “Special-Ops Bureau for Lawyers” in New York

STRACON-INT is launching a Special-Ops Bureau for lawyers in New York to tackle unconventional problems their clients may face. NEW YORK, USA, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STRACON-INT Launches the First “Special-Ops Bureau for Lawyers” …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 27, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

The Exodus Road Highlights Complexities of Human Trafficking With New TraffickWatch Academy: U.S.

Exodus Road launches free online training academy to further the fight against human sex trafficking COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, USA, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Exodus Road is taking its fight to end human trafficking to new …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 09:36 GMT

AMIQ EDA Achieves ISO 9001 Quality Standard Certification

Independent Audit Assesses Processes for Software Development and Other Aspects of Company Operations SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AMIQ EDA, a pioneer in integrated development environments (IDEs) …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 09:33 GMT

360WORK – The new recruitment platform fit for the new world of work

Leveraging machine learning & human intelligence for the best outcome LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 360WORK.com, today announces its all-in-one global hiring platform, established to connect and match high …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 08:48 GMT

Hearing Aid Devices And Equipment Market Focuses On Customization And Comfort By Using 3D Printing

The Business Research Company’s Hearing Aid Devices And Equipment Global Market Report 2021 - COVID-19 Impact And Recovery LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Use of 3D Printing is a trend that is prevalent in the …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 08:48 GMT

Inland Water Freight Transport Market Is Being Driven By The Necessity For Economical Transportation For Cargo

The Business Research Company’s Inland Water Freight Transport Global Market Report 2021 - COVID-19 Impact And Recovery LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The need for economical transportation for cargo has been …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 08:48 GMT

Key Players In The Pancreatic Cancer Drugs Industry Are Using Combination Therapy Over Monotherapy

The Business Research Company’s Pancreatic Cancer Drugs Global Market Report 2021 - COVID-19 Impact And Recovery LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The concept of combination therapy over monotherapy is one of the …

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