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A look at some women who all nearly lost their lives in childbirth or pregnancy.
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Olive Lembe Kabila, wife of Joseph Kabila, president of the Congo, led protest against sexual violence in eastern city.
Africa
Last Modified: 17 Oct 2010 19:25 GMT
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UN envoy says scale of sexual attacks in eastern Congo is "enormous" and blames lack of peacekeepers for poor security.
Africa
Last Modified: 16 Oct 2010 04:16 GMT
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Figures from latest census show increase in infant and maternal mortality rates.
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The world will never eliminate poverty until it confronts social, economic and physical discrimination against women, the United Nations has said.
Archive
Last Modified: 12 Oct 2005 10:50 GMT
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