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9 April 2019
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Ahead of Nairobi Summit ICPD@25: UNFPA GCC accelerates the promise for women and adolescent girls in Oman by building the national capacities to promote healthy life style and combat NCDs

The department of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) of the Ministry of health in Oman with the support of the United Nations Population Fund conducted a one day annual national forum on NCDs... Read more

3 February 2019
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UNFPA joins the government of Qatar in its celebrations of the National Population Day

In a national event that was widely covered by the Qatari media outlets, UNFPA took part in the celebrations of the Qatar Permanent Population Committee (PPC) marking the annual Qatar National... Read more

3 February 2019
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UNFPA GCC participates in the 2nd UNSPF Workshop in Kuwait and holds ICPD @25 consultation with the Kuwaiti national stakeholders

To support the Kuwaiti government in its efforts to achieve the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) related indicators and Cairo Declaration commitments, UNFPA GCC,... Read more

19 November 2018
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The Second Regional Adolescent and Youth Health Conference in Oman promotes adolescents’ health and development

In a joint innovative initiative, UNFPA GCC, along with several partners including UNICEF, World Health Organization, National Youth Committee Oman, sponsored the Second Adolescent and Youth Health... Read more

28 October 2018
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UNFPA GCC co-sponsors Oman Women Summit

Backed by its mandate to support women empowerment efforts in the GCC countries, and aligned with its strategy that promotes for gender equality and combats gender-based violence (GBV), UNFPA GCC... Read more

11 October 2018
Statement

A Skilled GirlForce is a force for change!

Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund Statement on the Occasion of the International Day of the Girl 11 October 2018   We believe in the power of girls to... Read more

29 August 2018
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The International Youth Day 2018 is celebrated with youth engaging activities in Oman

UNFPA GCC and Y-Peers Oman planned for two activities to observe the International Youth Day in August. The aims of these activities were to motivate members of the Y-Peer network in the country,... Read more

9 May 2018
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Celebrating the journey to motherhood

May is a time for motherhood. Dozens of countries around the world observe Mother’s Day this month, celebrating the strength and beauty of mothers... Read more

6 May 2018
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UNFPA GCC and Ministry of Social Development in Oman conduct 3-day workshop

On 30 April- 2 May, UNFPA Sub-regional office for the GCC countries (UNFPA GCC) conducted a three-day workshop in co-operation with the Ministry of Social Development in Oman under 2018 UNFPA GCC... Read more

6 February 2018
Statement

Joint Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem & UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore for International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

A race against trends     Female genital mutilation is many things: A violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death. A cruel practice that inflicts lasting... Read more

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