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Taking stock of existing barriers to sexual and reproductive health of girls and women in SSA and how collaboration and innovation can help shape the future

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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For years, women and girls have been failed by a fragmented, under-resourced health system that is not built to meet their sexual and reproductive health needs.

Key Points: 
  • For years, women and girls have been failed by a fragmented, under-resourced health system that is not built to meet their sexual and reproductive health needs.
  • Coupled with HIV, complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death for young women aged 15-19 years.
  • "Tiko" which provides access to free reproductive health services that can change the course of many lives offering youth-friendly care and comprehensive information.
  • Achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights by 2030 will require close collaboration by stakeholders in developing innovative solutions that can dismantle barriers to access among women and girls.

UNFCU Foundation Announces 2024 Grants that Invest in Projects Tackling Poverty

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNFCU Foundation announced that this year it is providing $645K to 19 grant partners on three continents. Projects align with UNFCU Foundation's mission to sustain pathways out of poverty for marginalized women and youth. Catalyzing this work is access to critical health care, livelihood training, and quality education that UNFCU Foundation has prioritized since 2015.

Key Points: 
  • Projects align with UNFCU Foundation's mission to sustain pathways out of poverty for marginalized women and youth.
  • This creates agency for women and youth to thrive," said Yma Gordon, the Executive Director of the UNFCU Foundation.
  • "Given global challenges and setbacks in poverty alleviation, we remain more focused than ever on localizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals ," said Pamela Agnone, Chairperson of the UNFCU Foundation.
  • UNFCU Foundation awards grants to non-profit, non-governmental, and UN organizations with track records of accomplishment, notably UN SDG impact.

CUNY SPH partners with UNFPA on campaign to end gender-based violence

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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It gained traction in more than 187 countries, with participation from over 6,000 organizations and a reach of over 300 million.

Key Points: 
  • It gained traction in more than 187 countries, with participation from over 6,000 organizations and a reach of over 300 million.
  • The campaign will now be housed at CUNY SPH, ensuring that the important work of CWGL will continue going forward.
  • "Now more than ever, protecting the right to reproductive autonomy is crucial," says CUNY SPH Dean Ayman El-Mohandes.
  • "We're proud to add this partnership to the SRJ work CUNY SPH is engaged in, especially at this dire point in history when these rights are being steadily eroded on many fronts."

UN Foundation Honors Extraordinary Global Leaders at 'We The Peoples' 2023 Awards Ceremony

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Nations Foundation announced on Thursday the recipients of its annual We the Peoples Global Leadership Awards. Named for the inspiring opening words of the UN Charter, the We the Peoples awards recognize pathbreaking leaders and unsung heroes whose achievements have made measurable impacts in charting a course toward a better world for all.

Key Points: 
  • "We gather this year to recognize global leadership and resolve at a moment of profound challenge and strife in our world," said Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the UN Foundation.
  • Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed was presented with the marquee Champion for Global Change award by Elizabeth Cousens, UN Foundation President and CEO.
  • And finally, each year the UN Foundation honors the compassion, courage, and determination of UN frontline workers with the UN Heroes Award.
  • The 2023 We the Peoples Awards Ceremony was held at Gotham Hall in New York City.

Statement by the Prime Minister on United Nations Day

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on United Nations Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on United Nations Day:
    "In the aftermath of the Second World War, the international community recognized that true peace depends on dialogue, negotiation, and co-operation.
  • On this day in 1945, the United Nations (UN) was born from a mutual commitment to create a better future for everyone, and it continues to serve as the bedrock of the rules-based international order.
  • As we mark United Nations Day , we reaffirm our dedication to upholding the ideals of peace, prosperity, and the rule of law that the UN stands for, and we reiterate the importance of the UN as a pillar of stability in an increasingly unstable world.
  • "On this United Nations Day, we recommit ourselves to the principles enshrined in the UN's founding charter – the 'equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small'.

Organon Recognized on Fortune’s 2023 Change the World List for Leadership in Expanding Access to Contraceptive Choice

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Organon has a portfolio of programs , collaborations, and investments designed to lift women for generations to come through family planning education and contraceptive access.

Key Points: 
  • Organon has a portfolio of programs , collaborations, and investments designed to lift women for generations to come through family planning education and contraceptive access.
  • Fortune’s annual list recognizes companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy.
  • Part of that responsibility is to address contraception education and access barriers globally,” said Kevin Ali, CEO of Organon.
  • Fortune's Change the World list is selected and ranked by the editors of Fortune based on the magazine's own reporting and analysis.

European Parliamentary Forum Unveils MENA Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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CAIRO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) today showcased the inaugural Middle East & North Africa Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo.

Key Points: 
  • CAIRO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) today showcased the inaugural Middle East & North Africa Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo.
  • The MENA Contraception Policy Atlas offers a comprehensive analysis of 21 countries on aspects such as political leadership, access to contraceptives, national and international policies, and funding.
  • 52% of countries have initiated policy measures to guarantee universal access to contraception.
  • The global launch of the Contraception Policy Atlas 2023 took place at the Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, on 18 July 2023.

European Parliamentary Forum Unveils MENA Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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CAIRO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) today showcased the inaugural Middle East & North Africa Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo.

Key Points: 
  • CAIRO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) today showcased the inaugural Middle East & North Africa Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo.
  • The MENA Contraception Policy Atlas offers a comprehensive analysis of 21 countries on aspects such as political leadership, access to contraceptives, national and international policies, and funding.
  • 52% of countries have initiated policy measures to guarantee universal access to contraception.
  • The global launch of the Contraception Policy Atlas 2023 took place at the Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, on 18 July 2023.

Rönesans Holding Spearheads Construction of 286km Electric Railway in Southern Turkiye, Boosting UK-Turkiye Export and Sustainable Transportation

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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ISTANBUL, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rönesans Holding announces its commitment to the construction of a transformative 286km electric railway network in southern Turkiye, connecting major cities through a high-speed, low-carbon route.

Key Points: 
  • ISTANBUL, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rönesans Holding announces its commitment to the construction of a transformative 286km electric railway network in southern Turkiye, connecting major cities through a high-speed, low-carbon route.
  • UKEF's support for the railway project opens new multimillion-pound export contract opportunities for collaboration between UK suppliers and Rönesans Group.
  • The electric railway will replace the current diesel locomotive-operated railway, providing a lower-carbon and more sustainable alternative between Mersin and Gaziantep.
  • Rönesans Holding is dedicated to fostering sustainable and innovative transportation solutions, and this high-speed electrified railway is a testament to its commitment to environmental stewardship and economic progress.

Rönesans Holding Spearheads Construction of 286km Electric Railway in Southern Turkiye, Boosting UK-Turkiye Export and Sustainable Transportation

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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ISTANBUL, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rönesans Holding announces its commitment to the construction of a transformative 286km electric railway network in southern Turkiye, connecting major cities through a high-speed, low-carbon route.

Key Points: 
  • ISTANBUL, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rönesans Holding announces its commitment to the construction of a transformative 286km electric railway network in southern Turkiye, connecting major cities through a high-speed, low-carbon route.
  • UKEF's support for the railway project opens new multimillion-pound export contract opportunities for collaboration between UK suppliers and Rönesans Group.
  • The electric railway will replace the current diesel locomotive-operated railway, providing a lower-carbon and more sustainable alternative between Mersin and Gaziantep.
  • Rönesans Holding is dedicated to fostering sustainable and innovative transportation solutions, and this high-speed electrified railway is a testament to its commitment to environmental stewardship and economic progress.