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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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Regional Meeting on Integration of the ICPD Agenda into SDG Processes

The Regional Meeting on Enhancing Capacity for the Integration of the ICPD Agenda into SDG Adaptation and Review Processes in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, jointly organised by UNFPA and UNECE, aims to:

a) identify the linkages and complementarity between the 2030 Agenda and ICPD beyond 2014 UNECE Regional outcomes;

b) take stock of the ICPD related indicators that countries have considered;

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State of World Population 2016 launch

UNFPA launches its State of World Population 2016 report

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