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UNFPA New Country Programme (8th CP) approved:
2012-02-19 February 19, 2012
UNFPA 8th Country Programme of Assistance (2012-2016) for Bangladesh amounting $ 70 million, out of which 40 million come from regular resources and 30 million needs to be mobilized from other resources, was approved by the executive board of UNFPA in September 2011. The size ...More
New study reveals that men with negative attitudes towards women are more likely to use violence
2012-02-19 February 19, 2012
A new study has found that Bangladeshi men who have preconceived negative attitudes towards women are more likely to use violence against women and their surrounding community members. The study, carried out by icddr,b as part of the Change Project coordinated by Partners for ...More
The world’s 7 billionth baby in Bangladesh
2011-10-31 October 31, 2011
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Oishee, the 7 billionth baby It was 12:01am of 31 October when the newborn cried out making her presence known to the world. UNFPA and Government of Bangladesh celebrated the arrival of the 7 billionth global citizen on 31 October 2011 (the Day of the 7 Billion) when ...More |
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International Women' Day
March 2012
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May 2012
World Population Day
July 2012
Campaign to end GBV
November 2012
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