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06 February 2021
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2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19
Only united, concerted and well-funded action can end this human rights violation Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation UNFPA…
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19 January 2021
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UNFPA, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development discuss further cooperation
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a delegation from UNFPA met with Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said to discuss further cooperation and…
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18 January 2021
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Over 400 couples oriented with family planning under Mawadda project
Under the Mawadda project, UNFPA held a training for 440 couples, about to get married, raising their awareness around family planning and reproductive health. These trainings…
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03 January 2021
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Actors take over cafés to promote family planning
“’Only a son will support you and the larger the family the better’… As long as we’re following misconceptions, our life will keep becoming…
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29 December 2020
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UNFPA, the Ministry of Youth and Sports commemorate UN75 with young people
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, UNFPA, in cooperation with Ministry of Youth and Sports and Etijah Youth and Development Consultancy Institute,…
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28 December 2020
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UNFPA advocates against gender-based violence through the Cairo International Film Festival
"Cinema presents issues and reflects on them, but it doesn’t offer solutions,” prominent film director Ayten Amin, says, “Cinema plays on your emotions but…
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27 December 2020
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Danish-Egyptian cooperation to support healthcare workers in Egypt amidst COVID-19 pandemic
As it continues to seek partnerships that will contribute to its COVID-19 response, UNFPA partnered with with the Danish company in Egypt, Aller Aqua, to procure essential…
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26 December 2020
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Family planning campaign reaches over 200,000 women in nine governorates
The Ministry of Health and Population’s Family Planning Sector, in collaboration with UNFPA, concluded the fourth round of the “Your Right to Plan” campaign in nine governorates,…
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23 December 2020
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113 Prosecutors trained on addressing violence against women in the workplace
UNFPA is working to confront violence against women in the workplace together with the National Council for Women’s (NCW), though a workshop held for 113 prosecutors from…
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