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CATEGORY
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RESOURCE
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DESCRIPTION
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ACTIVISM
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Choike
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Portal dedicated to improving the visibility of the work done by NGOs
and social movements from the South. It serves as a
platform where citizen groups can disseminate their work
and at the same time enrich it with information from
diverse sources, which is presented from the perspective
of Southern civil society.
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ACTIVISM
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National
Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum
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To
build an APA women's movement among those who believe in
advancing social justice, and addressing the concerns and
increasing the rights of APA women and girls.
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ACTIVISM
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Organization
for Black Struggle
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To
build a movement that fights for political empowerment and
economic justice and the cultural dignity of the
African-American community, especially the Black working
class.
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ACTIVISM
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Pan
Pacific and South-East Asia Women’s Association
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To
strengthen the bonds of peace by fostering a friendship
and better understanding among women in all areas of the
Pacific and Southeast Asia, to promote cooperation among
women of these regions for the study and improvement of
social, economic, and cultural conditions
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ACTIVISM
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Sistas
on the Rise
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Sistas
on the Rise works
with young women of color ages 13-21 who have children,
and those who do not, to support them in taking ownership
and power over their lives and create a healthy community.
We acknowledge that young women of color need a safe space
to develop their leadership skills, socio-political
analysis and organize without being marginalized.
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ACTIVISM
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The
Praxis Project
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National,
nonprofit organization that builds partnerships with local
groups to influence policymaking to address the
underlying, systemic causes of community problems.
Committed to closing the health gap facing communities of
color, we forge alliances for building healthy
communities.
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ACTIVISM
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Women
of Color Resource Center
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Promotes
the political, economic, social and cultural well being of
women and girls of color in the
United States
. Informed by a social justice perspective that takes into
account the status of women internationally, WCRC is
committed to organizing and educating women of color
across lines of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality,
class, sexual orientation, physical ability and age.
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DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
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Family
Violence Prevention Fund
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Works
to prevent violence within the home, and in the community,
to help those whose lives are devastated by violence
because everyone has the right to live free of violence.
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DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
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Institute
on Domestic Violence in African American Community
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Interdisciplinary
vehicle and forum by which scholars, practitioners, and
observers of family violence in the African American
community will have the continual opportunity to
articulate their perspectives on family violence through
research findings, the examination of service delivery and
intervention mechanisms, and the identification of
appropriate and effective responses to prevent/reduce
family violence in the African American community.
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DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
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National
Domestic
Violence Hotline
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Only
center in the nation that provides information regarding
5000 local and nationwide shelters and service providers
available for victims, friends and family who often call
for life saving help.
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DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
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National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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To
organize for collective power by advancing transformative
work, thinking and leadership of communities and
individuals working to end the violence in our lives.
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DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
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Sakhi
for South Asian Women
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Non-profit,
community-based anti-domestic violence organization.
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DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE
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Women
Against Domestic Violence
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Online
organization that seeks to provide support and information
to any adult or child who is or has been the victim of
domestic abuse. We are a group of women from all over the
world who have come together to put an end to violence in
our homes.
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GENDER
EQUALITY
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Association
for Women‘s Rights in Development
(AWID)
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Association
for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an
international membership organization connecting,
informing and mobilizing people and organizations
committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable
development and women's human rights. Our goal is to cause
policy, institutional and individual change that will
improve the lives of women and girls everywhere.
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GENDER
EQUALITY
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Feminist
Majority Foundation
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Organization
dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and
non-violence. In all spheres, the Feminist Majority
Foundation utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and
politically.
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GENDER
EQUALITY
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Sister
Fund
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The
Sister Fund supports spiritual women and their
organizations, both grassroots activists for justice, and
national and international social change agents.
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GENDER
EQUALITY
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South
African Reference Group on Women in Science and Technology
(South
Africa)
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Aims to
achieve greater equality between women and men by bringing
a gender equality perspective into everyday policy-making,
and by complementing the more traditional approaches of
promoting gender equality, such as legislation and
positive action.
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GENDER
EQUALITY
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The
Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)
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International
nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of
women and girls worldwide. At the core of its work and
approaches is a belief that achieving gender equality is
essential for development, democracy, and global progress.
Focus areas: HIV/AIDS and reproductive health; gender and
governance; and girls, education and youth development.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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National
Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
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Promote
minority health and to lead, coordinate, support, and
assess the NIH effort to reduce and ultimately eliminate
health disparities. In this effort NCMHD will conduct and
support basic, clinical, social, and behavioral research,
promote research infrastructure and training, foster
emerging programs, disseminate information, and reach out
to minority and other health disparity communities.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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National
Latina Health Organization
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Works
towards the goal of bi-lingual access to quality health
care and self-empowerment of Latinas through culturally
respectful educational programs, health advocacy,
outreach, research and public policy.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Sisters
of Color United for Education
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To
provide information, education, advocacy and health
related services to women of color and their families in
underserved communities.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Us
Department of Health and Human Services - Office
of Minority Health
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To
improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic
minority populations through the development of health
policies and programs that will eliminate health
disparities.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Wise
Women Gathering Place
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A
safe place for people to access resources and information
about childbirth, alternative holistic health methods, and
other family life challenges.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Ark
of Refuge
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Dedicated to creating
culturally sensitive programs which address holistically
the complex life circumstances of persons in need of basic
health, educational, and psychosocial services.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Atlantic
Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health
(Canada)
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is one of four national Centres of Excellence for Women's
Health funded by the Women's Health Bureau, Health
Canada
. The Centres are dedicated to conducting policy-oriented
research aimed at improving the health status of Canadian
women by making the health system more aware of and
responsive to women's health needs.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Black
Women for Wellness
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Committed to healing,
educating, inspiring and supporting Black women so we may
tap our personal power to enhance and improve our health
and well being.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Black
Women’s Health
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Website providing
information on health conditions, diseases and issues of
particular interest to African American women.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Black
Women’s Health Imperative
(formerly
National Black Women’s Health Project)
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Seeks to develop and
communicate highly effective and beneficial health
information, products and programs to African American
women. The organization's aim is to deepen the public's
resolve to invest in health prevention strategies and
research that contribute to Black women leading healthier,
longer lives.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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California
Black Women’s Health Project
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Policy and advocacy
organization working to positively impact the health of
Black women and girls in
California
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Georgians
for a Common Sense Health Plan
(Georgia)
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Working
through research, education and advocacy to develop a
health plan that would provide all Georgians with
affordable, accessible, high-quality health care.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Girls
Health
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Promote
healthy, positive behaviors in girls between the ages of
10 and 16. The site gives girls reliable, useful
information on the health issues they will face as they
become young women, and tips on handling relationships
with family and friends, at school and at home. Website
developed by the Office on Women's Health in the
Department of Health and Human Services.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Global
Health Council
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Membership
alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health
throughout the world. Membership is comprised of
health-care professionals and organizations that include
NGOs, foundations, corporations, government agencies and
academic institutions that work to ensure global health
for all.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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International
Women’s Health Coalition
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Generate health and
population policies, programs and funding that promote and
protect the rights and health of girls and women
worldwide.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Kaiser
Network
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Provide
timely, reliable, and non-partisan information on national
health issues to policymakers, the media, and the general
public. Website
resource provided by the Henry J. Kaiser Family
Foundation.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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KaiserEDU
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Website
designed to provide students, faculty and others
interested in learning about health policy easy access to
the latest data, research, analysis, and developments in
health policy. This site includes narrated slide
tutorials, background reference libraries, and issue
modules on current topics and policy debates. Website
resource provided by the Henry J. Kaiser Family
Foundation.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Kokua
Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services
(Kokua
Kalihi Valley, HI)
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Provide
comprehensive health and wellness services that include: dental, medical, perinatal, family planning, nutrition (WIC),
immunization, STD/HIV testing and services, behavioral
health, elderly services, health education, social
services, transportation, translation, outreach,
professional education, youth services, and community
advocacy.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Mujeres
Latinas En Accion
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Bilingual
and bicultural agency helping to empower women, their
families and youth to become self-reliant and able to take
full advantage of opportunities to improve the quality of
their lives.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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National
Alliance for Hispanic Health
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To improve the health and
well being of Hispanics.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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National
Women’s Health Information Center
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National
Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC),
a service of the Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the US
Department of Health and Human Services. OWH coordinates
the efforts of all the HHS agencies and office involved in
women's health. OWH works to improve the health and
well-being of women and girls in the United States
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Office
of Women’s Health
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National women’s health
information center of the
U.S.
Department of Health and Human Service’s Office of
Women’s Health (OWH). The OWH works to redress
inequities in research, health care services, and
education that have historically placed the health of
women at risk.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Our
Bodies Ourselves
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Our Bodies Ourselves
(OBOS), also known as the
Boston
Women’s Health Book Collective (BWHBC), is a nonprofit,
public interest women’s health education, advocacy, and
consulting organization.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Pan
American Health Organization
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An
international public health agency with 100 years of
experience in working to improve health and living
standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as
the specialized organization for health of the
Inter-American System. It also serves as the Regional
Office for the
Americas
of the World Health Organization and enjoys international
recognition as part of the United Nations system.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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Population
Services International (PSI)
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Nonprofit
organization that deploys commercial marketing strategies
to promote health products, services and healthy behavior
that enables low-income and vulnerable people to lead
healthier lives in 70 developing countries.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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State
Health Facts
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Designed
to provide free, up-to-date, and easy-to-use health data
on all 50 states on more than 450 health topics. Website
resource provided by the Henry J. Kaiser Family
Foundation.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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TeenGrowth
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TeenGrowth offers a secure
environment to search for, request and receive valuable
health care information relevant to teens. Topics include
alcohol, drugs, emotions, health, family, friends, school,
sex and sports.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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United
Nation’s Population Fund
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An
international development agency that promotes the right
of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health
and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using
population data for policies and programmes to reduce
poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted,
every birth is safe, every young person is free of
HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity
and respect.
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GENERAL
HEALTH/
WELLNESS
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World
Health Organization
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The United
Nations specialized agency for health. WHO’s objective
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