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1 December 2015
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Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030

1 December 2015 - This year, World AIDS Day coincides with the African conference on controlling HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Many people living with HIV, activists,... Read more

1 October 2015
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25th International Day of Older Persons: Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment

Population ageing and urbanization are major global issues of the 21st century. While cities are growing, their share of residents aged 60 years and over is also rising. Rapid urbanization is... Read more

13 February 2015
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Tuzla and Doboj Receive Two Mobile Health Clinics for Maternal Care

Two mobile health clinics for maternal care, first of its kind, were today handed over to the Clinical Center in Tuzla and public health institution “Dom zdravlja” in Doboj. The mobile health... Read more

13 February 2015
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Centres for Healthy Ageing Open Their Doors in Modrica and Domaljevac Samac

odrica/Domaljevac Samac, 11 February 2015 - Two Centres for healthy ageing aiming to improve the livelihood of elderly population affected by last year’s flooding in Modrica and Domaljevac Samac... Read more

7 July 2014
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Launch of Consultations on ''Culture for Development'' in the Post-2015 Global Development Agenda

SARAJEVO, July 3, 2014 – Bosnia and Herzegovina has been selected by the United Nations Development Group (UNDP) for the continuation of the second round of consultations focusing on six topics as... Read more

16 June 2014
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UNFPA assists Balkan flood survivors

SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina / BELGRADE, Serbia – Millions of people across the Balkans are facing the aftermath of the worst natural disaster to hit the region in more than a century. As the... Read more

11 June 2014
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Flood aid for Bosnia

UNFPA assists Balkan flood survivors

SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina / BELGRADE, Serbia – Millions of people across the Balkans are facing the aftermath of the worst natural disaster to hit the region in more than a century. As the... Read more

16 May 2014
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UN Country Team Response to Floods in BiH

The United Nations Country Team in BiH has identified some $400,000 in financial assistance as an initial contribution to support BIH authorities and citizens to address humanitarian needs resulting... Read more

7 March 2014
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International Women’s Day: Progress for women and girls is progress for all

As we commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate the many achievements of women and girls, we should also remember that for far too many, the ability to live a healthy, productive life free... Read more

30 October 2013
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More than 7 Million Girls in Poor Countries Give Birth Before 18 Each Year, Finds New UNFPA Report

Sarajevo/UNITED NATIONS, New York, 30 October 2013 — Motherhood in childhood is a huge global problem, especially in developing countries, where every year 7.3 million girls under 18 give birth,... Read more

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