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Men with Negative Attitudes Towards Women Are More Likely to Use Violence, Bangladesh Study Finds

calendar_today 21 December 2011

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Men with Negative Attitudes Towards Women Are More Likely to Use Violence, Bangladesh Study Finds

DHAKA – A new study has found that men who have negative attitudes towards women are more likely to use violence, affecting not only the women whom they have violated but also the…

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UNFPA Executive Director Pledges Financial Support to Bangladesh

calendar_today 22 August 2011

UNFPA Executive Director Pledges Financial Support to Bangladesh

DHAKA – UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin pledged that the Fund will work to raise $70 million to support the country's next five-year (2012-16) plan to improve…

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Executive Director on Mission to Afghanistan and Bangladesh

calendar_today 15 August 2011

Executive Director on Mission to Afghanistan and Bangladesh

KABUL – UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin chose Afghanistan and Bangladesh as the first developing countries in Asia to visit. Both are considered high priority…

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A Sound Investment: Skilled Care in Bangladesh

calendar_today 20 June 2011

A Sound Investment: Skilled Care in Bangladesh

Despite significant progress in improving maternal mortality and reproductive health services in Bangladesh, there remain serious shortfalls in maternal health outcomes and access…

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