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World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December every year. It aims to increase awareness of the disease, fight the stigma associated with it, improve HIV education and mobilize resources for the global response to the epidemic.

Millions of people are vulnerable to HIV infection, and AIDS remains a leading cause of death among women of reproductive age and young adolescents. Stigma and discrimination continue to impede the realization of people’s rights, including access to essential information and services to prevent and treat HIV.

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14th International Inter-Ministerial Conference on Population and Development

We are pleased to announce that Partners in Population and Development (PPD), the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly organizing the 14th International Inter-Ministerial Conference on Population and Development – “Sustainable cities, human mobility and international migration: A South-South Perspective and intervention needs” from 28 to 29 November 2017 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (www.partners-popdev.org/imc2017).

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

The UN observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. This observance raises awareness of the continuing toll of gender-based violence.

Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. Globally, it is estimated that one in three women will experience physical or sexual abuse in her lifetime.

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