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5 August 2012
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Official launch of the Socio-demographic and Economic Survey in Ghor

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Afghanistan goes to Chighcheran in Ghor Province to attend the Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey (SDES) official launch organized by the Central... Read more

24 July 2012
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Afghanistan confirms maternal mortality decline in the past ten years

Studies in Afghanistan confirm the emerging trend that maternal mortality is improving, however, much work remains to be done.

11 July 2012
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UNFPA AFGHANISTAN CELEBRATES THE WORLD POPULATION DAY 2012

Despite a positive trend showing that maternal mortality is improving, in Afghanistan every two hours a woman dies due to complications in pregnancy. For progress to continue, all participants... Read more

10 July 2012
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11 JULY 2012: WORLD POPULATION DAY

Kabul, 11 July - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) celebrates the World Population Day 2012 with the support of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and Central Statistics Organization (CSO... Read more

8 July 2012
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UNFPA’S STATEMENT AT THE TOKYO CONFERENCE ON AFGHANISTAN

Afghanistan has made noteworthy progress in education and health, in spite of many challenges. Maternal health has improved significantly and, as a result, less women are dying due to pregnancy and... Read more

3 July 2012
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SAFE MOTHERHOOD DAY, 10TH JUNE 2012

UNFPA joined the Ministry of Public Health to celebrate the Safe Motherhood Day 2012. In a country like Afghanistan where resources are scarce, access to services is limited and women still very... Read more

30 June 2012
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Milestone in the history of statistics in Afghanistan: CSO and UNFPA release the Socio-demographic and Economic Survey results of Bamiyan province

Kabul, 30th May - Mr. Abdul Rahman Ghafoori, President of Central Statistics Organization (CSO), Dr. Laurent Zessler, UNFPA Representative, and Mr. Makoto Matsuda, Counselor of Economic Cooperation... Read more

16 May 2012
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IN VIEW OF THE CHICAGO SUMMIT, UNFPA CALLS FOR INCLUSION OF PROTECTIONS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS CENTRAL TO TRANSITION SECURITY SECTOR FRAMEWORK FOR AFGHANISTAN

UNAMA, UN Women and UNFPA call on the Afghan Government and NATO to ensure that the protection of women and girls is a central component of future security arrangements. In a joint press release... Read more

15 May 2012
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UNFPA strengthens its relationship with young people in Afghanistan

Dr. Laurent Zessler, UNFPA Representative, meets the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) "It is inspiring and refreshing to listen to the opinions of... Read more

15 May 2012
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The Y-Peer volunteer global network reaches Kabul thanks to UNFPA Afghanistan

A team of Y-Peer network visited Kabul to train the Deputy Ministry of Youth Affairs Youth Information Centers staff on how to mobilize young people. The training took place in April 2012 thanks to... Read more

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