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10 June 2010
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Conference on FGM in Egypt: Lessons Learned, Challenges and Opportunities

CAIRO, EGYPT — The seminar titled "Interventions to Accelerate the Abandonment of FGM: Lessons Learned, Challenges and Opportunities" gathered activists, international organizations, professionals... Read more

8 June 2010
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Global Health Leaders Issue Call to Action to Increase Number of Midwives in Developing World

UNITED NATIONS — Global health leaders at Women Deliver, the world’s largest maternal health conference, have called on the G-8 and G-20 to dramatically increase investments in midwifery services in... Read more

7 June 2010
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Outreach Workers Participate in the Theatre-Based Education Training at the NCCM

CAIRO, EGYPT — A theatre-based education training using Y-PEER manuals and trainers was held in Cairo between 30 May and 3rd June at the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) premises... Read more

30 May 2010
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2010 Fistula Campaign: Darfur Fistula Patients Count on UNFPA for Regular Help

UNITED NATIONS — Annual fistula campaigns in North Darfur began in 2001 at Elfasher’s Fistula Centre. UNFPA became involved following the onset of the conflict in Darfur in 2004. Ever since, UNFPA... Read more

14 May 2010
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Renowned Musicians Collaborate on "8 Goals for Africa"

UNITED NATIONS — Eight of Africa’s best known musicians are calling for commitment to achieve the Millennium Development Goals in a song, video and... Read more

5 May 2010
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Gender Responsive National Plans in the Spotlight at the National Council for Women

Gender Responsive National Plans colloquium, held by the National Council for Women (NCW) this May. The seminar aimed at reviewing the progress made in integrating gender in the National Development... Read more

26 April 2010
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Four Delegates from the MoH of Sudan Visit Egypt to Learn about the Egyptian Experience in Achieving Accelerated Reduction in Maternal Mortality

CAIRO, EGYPT — Four delegates from the Ministry of Health of Sudan visited Egypt from 23–27 May in order to take part in an Observational Study Tour... Read more

9 March 2010
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International Women's Day: Raising Awarness of Inequalities against Women

CAIRO, EGYPT — In collaboration with the Gender and Development Group (GAD), the British Council in Cairo held a two-day celebration on March 9 and 10 on the occasion of the International Women’s... Read more

24 January 2010
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Launch of the ICPD@15 Report Population Status in Egypt

CAIRO, EGYPT — On December 29 a new chapter was written in the Interntational Conference on Population and Develoment (ICPD) Programme of Action (PoA) in Egypt with the launch of the ICPD@15 Report “... Read more

4 January 2010
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Sexual Harassment as Social Violence and its Impact on Women in the Arab Region

UNITED NATIONS — Experts and officials gathered on for a two-day conference titled "Sexual Harassment as Social Violence and its Impact on Women in the Arab Region" on 13 and 14 December, aiming to... Read more

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