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16 November 2022
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As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all
The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk of dying and increased life…
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01 November 2022
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UNFPA-supported Midwifery School in Garoua graduates 25 midwives
25 midwives have graduated from the school of Midwifery in Garoua, chief town of Cameroon's North Region this October 27, 2022. This was at a graduation ceremony chaired by the…
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06 September 2022
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It takes a village of volunteers to achieve Sustainable Development Goals: UNFPA Volunteers on World Humanitarian Day 2022
The 19th of August 2022, World Humanitarian Day, happened to be another opportunity for United Nations Volunteers in Cameroon, to be inspiration in action. Following a 3days…
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24 July 2022
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Humanitarian actors drilled on providing Psychosocial support services to GBV survivors.
59 social workers, case managers &health personnel from NW, SW, West & Littoral Regions drilled on providing quality psychosocial support services with survivor-centered & trauma…
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17 July 2022
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UNFPA Resident Representative, Dr. Justin Koffi, carries out his first official field visit
Dr. Justin Koffi, carries out his first field visit as Resident Representative in the town of Douala. This was to launch a training workshop of high-ranking security force…
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01 February 2017
Press Release
Much more needed in family planning to achieve Africa’s development goals
ADDIS ABABA, 31 January 2017: Africa cannot attain vital goals in continental and global development agendas without ensuring access to voluntary family planning to millions of…
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10 October 2016
News
New rules to help end child marriage in Cameroon
MAROUA/YAOUNDE, Cameroon – “I was forced into marriage by my father at the age of 14,” Faouzia Yaya, now 17, told UNFPA. “My father insisted, even knowing…
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