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14 February 2024
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Un nouveau Programme pour sauver de nouvelles vies_ Lancement du nouveau programme de coopération entre le Burundi et UNFPA
« J’ai perdu mon bébé, et les femmes à la maternité réclamaient qu’on me chasse parce que je dégageais des odeurs nauséabondes ; mais grâce à vous, j’ai recouvert ma guérison et…
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14 February 2024
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A new program to save lives_ Launch of the new cooperation program between Burundi and UNFPA
“I lost my baby, and women at the maternity ward were demanding that I be chased away because I was giving off foul odors; but thanks to you, I've recovered my healing and my…
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21 November 2023
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When obstetric fistula survivors break the silence
Forced to drop out of school at 13, she married at 17, became pregnant and suffered obstetric fistula after giving birth. Annonciate Nshimirimana lived in shame and isolation for…
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21 November 2023
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Family planning at the heart of achieving good nutritional status and demographic dividend in Burundi
"It's high time we talked about it seriously..."; "It's very important that we talk about it, but these awareness-raising campaigns should be aimed even more at younger people";…
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16 January 2023
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I am Jeanne and I say ENOUGH!
"Friends and many other girls are still discriminated because they were born girls, others see their lives mocked because of unwanted pregnancies, many others are still subjected…
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30 March 2022
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7 myths about unintended pregnancy debunked
UNITED NATIONS, New York – Half. That is the alarmingly high proportion of pregnancies that girls and women do not deliberately choose. The neglected crisis of unintended…
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11 May 2021
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Menstruation and human rights - Frequently asked questions
How is menstruation related to human rights? When does menstruation start? What are common myths and taboos about menstruation? What is period poverty? These and many more…
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14 April 2021
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Bodily autonomy: Busting 7 myths that undermine individual rights and freedoms
Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, according to data from 57 countries, UNFPA’s flagship report announced today. The 2021 State of World Population report,…
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14 April 2021
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Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA report, My Body is My Own
Nearly half of women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to decide whether to have sex with their partners, use contraception or seek health care, according to UNFPA's…
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