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11 July 2017 - 11 July 2017
Lilongwe
World Population Day 2017
In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. This year's theme is “Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations.”
Access to safe, voluntary family planning is a human right. It is also central to gender equality and women’s empowerment, and is a key factor in reducing poverty.
Details23 May 2017 - 23 May 2017
Lilongwe
23rd May International Day to end Obstetric Fistula
On 23 May, UNFPA will mark the annual International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly. This day is used to reflect on progress made, to raise awareness, and to generate new political and financial support for the Campaign to End Fistula, which is urgently needed to address this severely neglected health and human rights tragedy
Details23 May 2017 - 23 May 2017
Lilongwe
23rd May International Day to end Obstetric Fistula
On 23 May, UNFPA will mark the annual International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly. This day is used to reflect on progress made, to raise awareness, and to generate new political and financial support for the Campaign to End Fistula, which is urgently needed to address this severely neglected health and human rights tragedy.
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