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UNFPA To Focus On Preventing GBV, Maternal Deaths In Lake Chad

  THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has expressed its determination to focus more on preventive measures to tackling challenges associated with Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and maternal deaths in Lake Chad region. Dr Sennen Hounton, the UNFPA’s Regional Director for…

UNFPA Reiterates Commitment to Ending GBV

  THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), protecting women and girls, and supporting survivors in their journey to recovery. Dr Natalia Kanem, UNFPA’s Executive Director, made this commitment…

UNFPA Expresses Concern Over Shortfall Of Maternal Resources

THE Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Natalia Kanem, has urged stakeholders to commit to supporting the midwifery profession toward addressing the global shortfall in maternal health resources. Kanem said this in a statement on Sunday to commemorate…