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Published on Oct 5, 2018

UNFPA congratulates Nadia Murad for the Nobel Peace Prize, calls to end all forms of GBV and harmful traditional ...

Erbil, Iraq; 5 October 2018 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Iraq congratulates the Yazidi Kurdish human rights activist, Nadia Murad, who was awarded the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 5, 2018

New UNFPA Representative to Iraq Assumes Office [EN/AR]

Baghdad, Iraq; 4 October 2018 – Newly-appointed UNFPA Representative to Iraq, Dr Oluremi Sogunro, has assumed official duties after presenting his letters of credence in Bagdad to the Head of the Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 18, 2018

World population to grow another 2.2bn by 2050 – UN survey

Population The world’s population is set to grow by 2.2 billion between 2018 and 2050, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has said. UNFPA, in its ‘State of World Population 2018’ survey released in Geneva, aid more than half of that growth – 1.3 billion – is …

Source: PM News
Published on Oct 18, 2018

World population to grow another 2.2b by 2050, Africa will account for over 50% – UN

The world’s population is set to grow by 2.2 billion between 2018 and 2050, the UN Population Fund has said. UNFPA, in its “State of World Population 2018” survey released in Geneva, said more than half of that growth – 1.3 billion – is likely to be in …

Source: Eagle Online
Published on Oct 17, 2018

This Day in History — October 17

Today is the 290th day of 2018. There are 75 days left in the year. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT 1933: Albert Einstein arrives in the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany. OTHER EVENTS 1777: American rebels capture 5,000 British soldiers at the Second …

Source: Jamaica Observer
Published on Oct 3, 2018

New Helpline for GBV Survivors

Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) can now dial “119” to receive support, counselling, and referrals to community-based services and resources in the region. On 26 September, UNFPA and the General Directorate …

Source: Iraq Business News
Published on Sep 21, 2018

New Demographic Survey of the Kurdistan Region

The Statistics Office, IOM, and UNFPA launch the Demographic Survey of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq The Kurdistan Region Statistics Office (KRSO), UNFPA, and IOM have launched the demographic survey of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), one of the …

Source: Iraq Business News
Published on Oct 10, 2018

A look at what Nikki Haley has accomplished in her 2 years at the UN, and how it could catapult her to a much bigger job

On Tuesday morning, Donald Trump announced that his United Nations ambassador, Nikki Haley, was resigning and will leave the administration at the end of 2018. Haley's departure came as a surprise. Most high-profile departures from the Trump …

Source: Business Insider
Published on Oct 6, 2018

World Facing ‘Moment of Opportunity’ to End Violence against Women, Third Committee Hears amid Calls for Gender Equality ...

GA/SHC/4229 GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD COMMITTEE SEVENTY-THIRD SESSION, 7TH & 8TH MEETINGS (AM & PM) The world is at a “moment of opportunity” in eliminating violence against women and girls, UN-Women Deputy Executive Director Åsa Regnér told …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Aug 27, 2018

The EU Supports Reproductive Health Services in Iraq with a new contribution to UNFPA [ENA/AR]

Erbil, Iraq; 27 August 2018 - The European Union continues its support to UNFPA in Iraq through a EUR 5 million contribution to sustain reproductive health and clinical management of rape services across Iraq. The United Nations estimates that around 825, …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 5, 2018

UN official: Turkey a model of hospitality

A senior official with the United Nations Population Fund has praised Turkey's humanitarian efforts, saying the country has been "a model of hospitality." "Turkey has been an example in terms of hosting refugee populations. Over 3 …

Source: Sabah
Published on Aug 29, 2018

EU Supports Reproductive Health Services in Iraq

The EU Supports Reproductive Health Services in Iraq with a new contribution to UNFPA The European Union continues its support to UNFPA in Iraq through a EUR 5 million contribution to sustain reproductive health and clinical management of rape services …

Source: Iraq Business News
Published on Aug 23, 2018

After infertility, isolation and displacement, refugee in Iraq finds a place to heal

DOHUK, Iraq – Thirteen years ago, in Damascus, Syria, Rawa* fell in love. “It was perfect back then,” she said. She was a 30-year-old kindergarten teacher at the time. Both she and her husband were eager to start a family soon after they married. “It was …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Sep 26, 2018

119, a helpline for GBV Survivors and a Message of Hope in Kurdistan [EN/AR]

Erbil, Iraq; 26 September 2018 - Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) can now dial “119” to receive support, counselling, and referrals to community-based services and resources in the region. On 26 September, …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Sep 14, 2018

Comprehensive Kurdistan demographic survey a gateway to solutions

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) partnered with UN agencies the IOM and UNFPA to survey its demographics and provide a tangible snapshot of the population of the Kurdistan Region's for international decision-makers. For the first time since …

Source: Rudaw
Published on Sep 22, 2018

Cue fireworks as ‘lord of misrule’ Donald Trump chairs UN security council

In medieval English folklore, the lord of misrule was an anarchic, half-crazed clown who presided over an annual Feast of Fools. This week the UN security council, that most august and sober of international bodies, looks set to revive the tradition with …

Source: Guardian Weekly
Published on Apr 26, 2018

Australia commits to three more years of support to UNFPA interventions in Iraq [EN/AR]

26 April 2018; Erbil, Iraq - The Government of Australia has committed to providing UNFPA Iraq with an allocation of AUD 12 million over three years. The timely allocation will support the emergency reproductive health (RH) and gender-based violence (GBV) …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Apr 24, 2018

Survivors of sexual violence must be protected and supported by the legal system in Iraq [EN/KU]

24 April 2018; Erbil, Iraq – In Iraq, women and girls who have been kidnapped, raped, abused, enslaved, and forcibly displaced are facing enormous challenges in rebuilding their lives. In addition to psychosocial support and specialized care, survivors of …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Apr 18, 2018

Canada commits to supporting UNFPA in Iraq

Canada commits to four more years of support to UNFPA in Iraq The Government of Canada has announced a four-year contribution of CAD 5 million to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Iraq to build the capacity of national institutions to …

Source: Iraq Business News

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 04:01 GMT

Reproductive rights key to economic development, new UNFPA report shows

UNITED NATIONS, New York, Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global trend towards smaller families is a reflection of people making reproductive choices to have as few or as many children as they want, when they want. When people lack choice, it can …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 09:49 GMT

Ministers endorse continental report on population and development issues in Africa

Ministers and senior government officials-in-charge of population in Africa met in Accra, Ghana, from 4 to 5 October 2018 and endorsed a continental report of the five-year review of the implementation of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and …

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Published on June 28, 2018 - 07:07 GMT

Libya: Sirte Rapid City Profiling and Monitoring System: By The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) &...

In support of the stabilization and development efforts in Libya, international partners and the United Nations agencies in Libya work together to strengthen the capacity of Libyan institutions to design, develop and implement social policies with a …

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Published on June 8, 2018 - 04:58 GMT

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and United Nations Population Fund (...

UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF held a consultative workshop today with key stakeholders and members of the international community around their Country Programmes for 2019 and 2020 in Libya. Following consultations with the Government of Libya and relevant line …

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Published on May 14, 2018 - 15:45 GMT

Statement by UN Women, jointly issued with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the UN Office of the Special ...

Statement by UN Women, jointly issued with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa: UN Women, UNFPA and the UN Office of the Special Advisor on Africa join the people of Sudan who are appealing for …

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Published on March 30, 2018 - 14:45 GMT

United Nations Population Fund and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Assist More than 8,500 Displaced Women ...

In order to respond to the growing needs of vulnerable displaced women across Libya, UNHCR and UNFPA, with the support of German funding, are currently distributing 8,517 dignity and hygiene kits in 16 different locations in the areas of Tripoli, Misrata, …

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Published on February 8, 2018 - 12:44 GMT

Dereje Wordofa of Ethiopia Appointed Deputy Executive Director (Programme) of the United Nations Population Fund

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Dereje Wordofa of Ethiopia as Deputy Executive Director (Programme) of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). He will succeed Natalia Kanem of Panama who was …

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Published on December 13, 2017 - 09:24 GMT

Government of Italy grants United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Somalia three million Euros for the reduction of ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, via the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, is making a contribution of 3 million Euros towards the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s new Country …

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Published on October 22, 2018 - 14:46 GMT

MethaShip Project: Renewable Methanol is ‘fuel with a future’

Cross-industry research finds key advantages for use of methanol in medium speed marine engines for passenger shipping BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Methanol Institute has welcomed the findings of the MethaShip …

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Published on October 22, 2018 - 13:55 GMT

South Sudan Resumes Oil Production, Seeks Investors

South Sudan Oil & Power 2018 will highlight opportunities in November in Juba. JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2018 is returning to Juba on November 21 and 22, and is focused on …

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Published on October 22, 2018 - 09:21 GMT

Bizness Analytics to launch ESG advisory and C-level consulting to help develop sustainability reporting practices

Bizness Analytics, ESG Robo Advisor, tool is designed to build industry-focused and investor-driven ESG and sustainability framework . DUBAI , DUBAI , UAE, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UAE based data analytics firm to launch ESG …

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Published on October 22, 2018 - 19:00 GMT

Handover Ceremony of Maternity Waiting Facility in Old Kabweza Health Post

Download logo The handover ceremony of a maternity waiting facility at the Old Kabweza Health Post in Kafue District took place on Wednesday, October 11th 2018. The construction of the facility was implemented as a part of the “Maternal and Child Health …

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Published on October 22, 2018 - 19:00 GMT

Ebola in DR Congo: UN chief ‘outraged’ by recent killings of civilians and health workers

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres said on Monday he is “outraged by the continued killing and abduction of civilians by armed groups” near Beni, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)’s North Kivu region, which has been …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 23:53 GMT

Oustanding Leaders Receive Humanitarian Awards From Scientology

Awards bestowed during the celebration of the 6th Anniversary of the Church of Scientology’s National Affairs Office WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten outstanding professionals received …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 22:47 GMT

Spacebit Technologies Ltd. Disrupts Space Exploration with Distributed Ledger Technology

How can technology bridge the gap between space enthusiasts, governments, professional institutions, and private organizations? LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if everyone had the ability to …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 22:44 GMT

Nene Musik Productions, Llc. Announced The Winner Of The 2018 Best Boutique Artist Management Agency LUX Magazine Award

United Kingdom's LUXlife Magazine announces Nene Musik Productions, Llc. as the Winner Of The 2018 Best Boutique Artist Management Agency – South East USA PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A luxurious …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 17:30 GMT

GoodFirms Research Disclosed the List of Best Software Developers USA for October 2018

GoodFirms released list of top software development companies in USA for their capabilities to develop top notch customized software for their clientele WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 09:40 GMT

Hungarian National Police to Deliver Briefing at the 12th Annual Border Security Conference

SMi Group Reports: The 12th annual Border Security Conference will return to Rome, Italy on the 12-13 February 2019 LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Hungary facing the follow border security challenges …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 12:44 GMT

South Sudan: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitates release of 24 detainees

Download logo The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has facilitated the release of 24 persons detained in relation to the conflict in South Sudan, including 16 detainees released on Friday. This week marks the first releases of prisoners …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 22:32 GMT

2nd World Congress of Bilateral Commercial Diplomacy celebrated in Bucharest

Diplomats and business leaders from all over the world gathered at the 2nd World Congress of Bilateral Commercial Diplomacy WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 30 Ambassadors and Embassy staff attended the 2nd …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 22:32 GMT

ICare4Autism Hosts National Apprentice Conference in Washington, D.C.

One Step Forward for Comprehensive Workforce Plan for High School Students with Special Abilities WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES – On October 10th, 2018, ICare4Autism hosted …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 16:07 GMT

ATLANTA GETS INTRODUCED TO THESE REVOLUTIONARY BIO TECH PRODUCTS MADE IN SWEDEN

US Cellements Launch Tour is on the go and is coming to Atlanta on October 18. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mr. Anders Karlsson, CEO & Founder of Cellements and Mr. Nicolas Andreasson, Global …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 16:08 GMT

P2Sample's JD Deitch receives Diversity Award for Market Research Industry

Women in Research (WIRe) presented their MRX Diversity Champion Award at the TMRE Event yesterday ATLANTA, GA, USA, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- P2Sample's JD Deitch was presented with the 2018 MRX Diversity Champion Award from …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 16:10 GMT

Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally found to contain microplastics

Download logo Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally were found to contain microplastics, with the highest number coming from salt sourced in Asia, according to a new study co-designed by Kim, Seung-Kyu, Professor at Incheon National University and …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 08:30 GMT

South Sudan: UN report urges release of hundreds of abducted civilians

Download logo A UN report has documented the immense suffering of civilians in the Western Equatoria region of South Sudan where 900 people were abducted and 24,000 forced to flee their homes during a surge in violence between April and August. In April …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 06:44 GMT

One in two people face starvation in South Sudan, as extreme hunger hits more states

Download logo Nearly half of South Sudan’s population is facing extreme hunger, the country’s highest proportion of food insecure people in the last 10 years, Save the Children is warning. More than six million people currently need urgent food assistance …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 15:09 GMT

CELLEMENTS LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCTS IN USA

Swedish Bio Tech products the size of your pocket now officially launched in USA. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US Cellements Launch Tour is on the go. Tour started in Detroit on October …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 17:42 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expands Ebola ...

Download logo Conflict and insecurity are hampering Ebola responders’ work, raising fear that the outbreak may reach a tipping point that sees the virus to spread to more provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and neighbouring …

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2019 China (Guangzhou) In’l Metal &Metallurgy Exhibition

Date: 13-Jun-19 to 15-Jun-19

Location: China

In the past 19 years, the exhibition successfully played its role in industry trade boost. It has attracted 300,000 professional purchasers, been attended by over 30 countries business departments, and been issued by more than 300 medias. “The 20th China(Guangzhou) International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition”will be held at Pazhou Complex-the largest exhibition center in Asia. Take a panoramic view around the world, this exhibition will play an important role & bring great business opportunities again. Hope vendors & visitors could catch this great opportunity to win a good year. Achievement Thousands of exhibitors from more than 30 countries & regions and 500,000 domestic and abroad visitors attended in the previous sixteen exhibitions. Exhibiting Scope 1. Plate ...

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