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03 February 1998
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Supporting the rights of youth
Supporting the rights of youth Around the world, UNFPA advocates for incorporating the rights and voices of young people in policies and programmes which affect them. UNFPA…
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03 February 1998
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Treating obstetric fistula in Afghanistan
Overview Women who give birth without skilled attendance are at risk of conditions which can have serious effects on health and wellbeing. Obstetric fistula is a devastating…
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03 February 1998
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Supporting midwifery services
Overview Since the fall of the Taliban in 2002, UNFPA has worked with the MoPH to rebuild and revitalize the midwifery profession, in a way which is sustainable, culturally…
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03 February 1998
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UNFPA: Realizing the rights of young women and men
Overview About 63 percent of Afghans are under 25 years of age, reflecting a steep ‘pyramid' age structure whereby a large cohort of…
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02 February 1998
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Promoting Family Planning in Afghanistan
Overview In 2003, only a tenth of Afghans used modern methods of family planning. Today, in a little over a decade, usage has doubled and contributed to fewer deaths in…
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02 February 1998
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UNFPA: Ensuring every pregnancy is wanted and every birth is safe
Overview Less than fifteen years ago, in 2002, Afghanistan's maternal mortality ratio stood at 1,600 deaths for every 100,000 live births. Today, the…
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01 January 1988
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Investing in the Power of Young People, Transforming our World
Statement of the UNFPA Executive Director for International Youth Day
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