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9 February 2018
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The centre provides working spaces where young innovators can work without worrying about the costs associated with setting up a business office space.

Civic Innovation Hub welcomes the UN Youth Envoy: Challenged to champion skills for a changing labour market

Abuja, Nigeria – “We use this app to give young girls a tool for safety. If something happens, with a click of a button, a message is sent to family... Read more

9 February 2018
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Young Nigerians discuss solutions to youth problems in Town Hall Meeting with Youth Envoy

Abuja, Nigeria - More than 250 young Nigerians attended the evening for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) town hall meeting, and showing... Read more

8 February 2018
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The Envoy was accompanied by members of her team and the UNFPA delegation, which included UNFPA Nigerian Country Representative, Diene Keita and UNFPA Ghana Country Representative, Mr. Niyi Ojuolape.

Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister commends UN Youth Envoy on a timely and important visit

The UN Secretary-General’s Youth Envoy’s visit to Nigeria began with a meeting with the Nigerian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Goeffrey Onyema, in... Read more

17 October 2017
Press Release
In most developing countries, the poorest women have the fewest options for family planning.

State of World Population 2017

Unless inequality is urgently tackled and the poorest women empowered to make their own decisions about their lives, countries could face unrest and... Read more

3 October 2017
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Dr. Kanem is the Fund’s fifth Executive Director.

Dr. Natalia Kanem Appointed UNFPA Executive Director

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 3 October 2017 — Dr. Natalia Kanem was appointed Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today by Secretary-General António Guterres. She holds the... Read more

5 June 2017
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UNFPA mourns passing of Executive Director

UNITED NATIONS— With profound sadness, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, announces that its Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, passed away suddenly at his home last night.  He was... Read more

23 May 2017
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Fistula survivors given a second chance at life

Hafsatu yunusa, a 34 year old fistula survivor was diagnosed with Vesico Vaginal fistula deemed irreparable. She had 6 failed attempts and lived with the condition for 20 years. “I got married at age... Read more

8 May 2017
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UNFPA on Standby to support the released Chibok girls

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund welcomes the release of an additional 82 Chibok girls who were abducted by Boko Haram and is on standby to provide emergency reproductive healthcare and... Read more

8 May 2017
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Out of school girls meet the President of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies to discuss reproductive health and rights

The President of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, Ms Laura Boldrini  had a private interactive session with adolescent girls of the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, supported project called “... Read more

8 March 2017
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Nigerian Actress, Stephanie Linus named UNFPA Regional Ambassador for West and Central Africa

DAKAR/LAGOS, 8 March 2017 – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today appointed Nigerian actress and activist, Stephanie Linus as the UNFPA Regional Ambassador for West and Central Africa. A... Read more

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