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Domestic violence in sub-Saharan Africa could triple by 2060, warns report
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Domestic violence in sub-Saharan Africa could triple by 2060, warns report
Tens of millions of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa will experience catastrophic levels of intimate partner violence because the world is failing to make progress on the climate crisis, according to new projections by UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency.
Earthquake survivors include 356,000 pregnant women who Original
New York/Geneva, Feb. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Among the survivors of the earthquakes that devastated lives in Türkiye and Syria are around 356,000 pregnant women who urgently need access to reproductive health services. These women include 226,000 in Türkiye and 130,000 in Syria, around 38,800 of whom will deliver in the next month.
[Press Release] UNFPA scaling up emergency response to Original
New York/Geneva, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is working with national and local authorities to scale up its emergency response to reach women and girls impacted by two powerful earthquakes that struck south-eastern Türkiye near the Syrian border on Monday. Thousands of people have died and many more have been injured, with the numbers expected to rise in the coming days and weeks.
World set to reach 8 billion people on 15 November 2022 Original
New York, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, according to the World Population Prospects 2022, released today by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Reaching this milestone is both a cause for celebration and a clarion call for humanity to find solutions to the challenges we face.
UNFPA calls for urgent action to protect the rights of women and girls affected by the war in Ukraine
United Nations, New York, April 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is alarmed and deeply concerned about ongoing reports of rape and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV) in Ukraine. UNFPA is leading efforts in Ukraine to protect women and girls from multiple forms of gender-based violence, coordinating efforts with UN agencies, international and local partners.
Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended—a global crisis, says new UNFPA report Original
War, humanitarian emergencies create conditions for unintended pregnancies to climb further March 30, 2022 00:05 ET | Source: UNFPA UNFPA New York, New York, UNITED STATES United Nations, New York, March 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million each year throughout the world, are unintended.
Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended-a global crisis, says new UNFPA report
3/30, 6:05 AM (Source: GlobeNewswire) United Nations, New York, March 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million each year throughout the world, are unintended. For the women and girls affected, the most life-altering reproductive choice—whether or not to become pregnant—is no choice at all, explains the State of World Population 2022 report, released today by UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.
A Vasectomy Can Be the Most Romantic Gift Of All
What did you get your loved one this year for Valentine’s Day? Flowers, chocolates, a fancy meal? That’s all very sweet! I recently got something that could make a great Valentine’s gift: a vasectomy. I work for UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. That means I spend all day thinking and talking about sex: the seismic driving force behind all human development.
Women and girls’ needs require urgent attention as climate
New York, Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Natural disasters, intensified by climate change, conflict and the continuing coronavirus pandemic, are driving up humanitarian needs and displacement worldwide, taking a devastating and disproportionate toll on women and girls who are less able to access life-saving services and less likely to be part of decision-making that affects their lives.
“What’s in my bag?” Supermodel, philanthropist, UNFPA
A $15 bag can make all the difference when crisis hits May 28, 2021 00:05 ET | Source: UNFPA UNFPA New York, New York, UNITED STATES New York, May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Internet is awash in videos of celebrities sharing the contents of their luxury bags.
Women in Tigray need immediate support Original
Race against time to save lives May 27, 2021 22:00 ET | Source: UNFPA UNFPA New York, New York, UNITED STATES New York, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, where conflict erupted last November, hundreds of thousands of women and adolescent girls remain in urgent need of life-saving health, protection and support services. Gross violations and abuses against civilians, including sexual violence, continue to be reported.
New High-level Commission Will Ensure Promises Made At Nairobi Summitare Kept As Covid-19 Pandemic Threatens To Turn Back The Clock Forwomen’s Health And Rights
Listen to article New York, 17 September 2020 -- A new High-Level Commission of advocates, experts and activists will be established today to help commitments to women’s health and rights made at the November 2019 Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 stay on track, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is blocking access to essential services, such as family planning and antenatal care.
Understanding the warrior spirit
Eddie Wright 5 hours ago Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Eddie Wright. (Courtesy photo) I opened my eyes. I knew I wasn’t dead, not yet, anyway. The world came into view. For a second, I thought the enemy had stopped firing at us. They hadn’t. We were all deaf from the RPG blast.[i] It had detonated two feet from my face. My left arm was burning. I looked down and saw what was left of it. It was blown off about midforearm.
Open Letter to the Father I Used to Be!
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Neighbor Posts Shared from Brooklyn, NY As Fathers Day approaches, I thought I'd share a letter I wrote a couple of years ago.
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Book Review: ‘Voice for the Silent Fathers’
Growing up in the primarily Caucasian town of Smithtown, Eddie K. Wright, the son of a white mother and black father, never felt like he fit in with the other children. By his teen years, he began to have run-ins with the law, and a few weeks shy of his 18th birthday, he became a father when his girlfriend gave birth to his son Drew.
2nd defendant pleads guilty in Tacony dungeon abuse case
A second defendant has pleaded guilty in an alleged disability-benefit scheme in which prosecutors say mentally disabled people were held captive and abused.Eddie Ray Wright pleaded guilty Thursday to 22 counts including kidnapping, forced human labor, violent crime in the aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to commit assault with a deadly weapon.The 54-year-old who says he's an ordained pastor faces up to life in prison and $5.25 million in fines.
SDCC 2013: It’s Batman Vs Superman In ‘Man of Steel’ Sequel
At the Warner Bros/Legendary panel at San Diego Comic-Con Zack Snyder was on hand to announce that the "Man of Steel" sequel will official feature Batman! Head to MTV News for more on this! And after you read that check out our chat with Lennix from the Superman 75th anniversary red carpet about the proposed sequel, prior to the announcement.
How the Heck Do Fireworks Work?
With the Fourth of July--or as me and my bud Bill "President of Earth" Pullman call it, "OUR Independence Day"--upon us we figured it would be a cool idea to take a little look-see around the interweb and find out just how the heck those glorious, and occasionally magical firework displays work.According to Newsweek, fireworks were originally used in 12th century China to frighten off evil spirits.
Interview: ‘Exalted’ RPG Returns Via Kickstarter
The cult RPG "Exalted" has been brought back to life for a Third edition by Onyx Path Publishing, through a Kickstarter project. "Exalted" hit its goal of $60,000 in only 18 minutes and raised $380,000 in one week. I spoke to Richard Thomas, the founder and creative director of Onyx Path, about the resurrection of "Exalted" and the decision to use Kickstarter.
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