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UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.
UNFPA News in Turkmenistan Promises to Youth Remain Unfulfilled, New Report Says Donor
Investments in Population and Reproductive Health Programmes Far Short of
Commitments NEW
YORK, 23 April – Urgent
action is needed to protect and fulfill young people’s
human rights, particularly their right to sexual and reproductive health. Only
then would they be able to fully contribute to the development of their
countries, according to a new United Nations report. in the news: Youth-friendly
services in Turkmenistan promoted on national TV ASHGABAT,
13 April – YASHLYK
TV Channel featured a Round-table dedicated to the Health Week in Turkmenistan
with participation of the Chairman of the Youth Union named after Magtymguly
(YU), representative of the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, and Turkmen
students. During
the show, the importance of the youth-friendly information and services for the
adolescents in the country was highlighted. UNFPA representative spoke
about the work of the Youth centers, which were recently launched in Ashgabat
and Mary within the framework of the YU and UNFPA cooperation, with support of
John Snow Institute. The role of the peer-to-peer education in
advocating the healthy lifestyle, including adolescent reproductive health, was
noted. Additionally, the Teens Hotlines, supported by the Ministry of
Health and Medical Industry and UNFPA, were promoted. in the news: СENSUS
2012: Active preparation continues
ASHGABAT,
13 April - Neutral
Turkmenistan featured an article of Ludmila Amanniyazova, Deputy Director of
the State Statistics Committee (SSC) on active preparation of the country for
the Population and Housing Census 2012. In her article, Ms. Amanniyazova
gave an overview of the importance of Census for the socio-economic development
of the country. She noted that the Population and Housing Census in
Turkmenistan will be conducted in line with the UN Census Round 2005-2014 and
in accordance with the President of Turkmenistan's decree as of 17 June
2010. Among many issues, the article highlighted the role of advocacy in successful census in-taking and the support of the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund. Last year UNFPA and SSC jointly announced a contest for the best logo, slogan and symbol of Turkmenistan's Population and Housing Census 2012. The winners were awarded and the winner's work is now featured on all census materials, as the Census preparation continues. in the news: State
Statistics Committee held meeting on Census
ASHGABAT, 13 April - Neutral Turkmenistan reported on the State
Statistics Committee (SSC) meeting which was held on the upcoming Population
and Housing Census 2012. Representatives of the ministries and relevant
governmental agencies, hakimliks of the regions and the capital, as well as the
mass media participated at the meeting, where they discussed the results of the
completed work, identified the key aspects of the Census campaign and outlined
the preparatory tasks to be undertaken for successful Census in-taking.During the meeting, the SSC staff highlighted the support of the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund in preparing the methodological guidelines and other required documentation, in compliance with the international standards. Turkmen media workers
aim to strengthen the coverage of reproductive health and rights issues
ASHGABAT, 6
April – The Turkmen National
Institute of Democracy and Human Rights under the President of Turkmenistan
(NIDHR) and UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund held a seminar on
strengthening coverage of the reproductive health and rights issues in the
media of Turkmenistan. The seminar was conducted for the journalist from
the national mass media within the framework of the project “Strengthening the
system to protect reproductive rights and gender equality,” with technical
support from the BBC World Service Trust project in Turkmenistan. (more…) Read in Russian in Neutral Turkmenistan (7 April issue) or in Turkmenistan State News Agency online at: http://turkmenistan.gov.tm/?id=1155 UNFPA announces Media
Competition
ASHGABAT,
2 April - UNFPA,
United Nations Population Fund announced the Media competition for the best
published media materials on reproductive health and rights today. The overall goal of the competition is to enhance journalists’ knowledge of specific topics related to reproductive health issues; improve the content and the quality of reporting in the Turkmen press; increase the coverage of reproductive health issues in leading daily and weekly news media in Turkmenistan; and strengthen the professional network of talented journalists interested in and committed to covering reproductive health issues. (more…) UN Launches Commission
on Life-Saving Commodities for Women and Children
NEW
YORK, 23 March – UNICEF
and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today launched a high-level
commission to improve access to essential but overlooked health supplies that
could save the lives of millions of women and children every year.“Making sure that women and children have the medicines and other supplies they need is critical for our push to achieve the MDGs,” said Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. “The Commission will tackle an overlooked but vital aspect of health systems, and ensure that women and children are protected from preventable causes of death and disease.” (more…) American Reproductive
Health Pioneer and Malaysian NGO Win 2012 United Nations Population Award
NEW
YORK, 16 March – An
American reproductive health advocate, Adrienne Germain, and a Malaysian
non-governmental organization, the Federation of Reproductive Health
Associations of Malaysia (FRHAM), were announced today as winners of the 2012 United Nations Population Award. The
Award is given annually by the Committee for the United Nations Population Award to individuals and institutions
for outstanding work in population and in improving the health of
individuals. (more…)UNFPA Country Director
for Turkmenistan strengthens partnerships in Turkmenistan
ASHGABAT,
7 March –
Mr. Karl Gustaff Kulessa, UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund Country
Director for Turkmenistan was on a mission to Turkmenistan from 3 until 7 March
2012. During his visit, Mr. Kulessa met with Mr. Sapardurdy Toylyev, Deputy Prime Minister to strengthen the policy dialogue and advocate UNFPA mandate among national counterparts. Additionally, Mr. Kulessa held series of meetings with the private sector, embassies and international development agencies in Turkmenistan inviting to build new or strengthen the existing partnerships with UNFPA. (more…) UN-Turkmenistan
partnership: 20th anniversary
ASHGABAT,
2 March – On
the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s membership in UN, the
Government of Turkmenistan held series of events dedicated to the anniversary. UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, together with the other UN agencies and international organizations, was invited to take part in the International Conference and Exhibition “Turkmenistan-UN: 20 Years of Cooperation,” organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. (more…) |
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