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UNESCO elects first female Chief
Irina Bokova
Irina Bokova has become the first woman to head the prestigious UN's Culture and Education agency. A Former Ambassador of Bulgaria to France and UNESCO delegate, Ms. Bokova, has laid out a vision for the organization that includes prioritizing gender equality and education. Bissera Kostova found out more from the UNESCO Director-General elect.
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WHO warns against the rise of breast cancer
Cancer control
October was Breast cancer awareness month and Veronica Riemer of World Health Organization looks at how a disease once considered a close companion of affluent societies has moved to the developing world.
Experts say women are at the core of Africa's development
African women
In Africa, a woman will give birth to five children or more in her lifetime. This has led to a high population rate of one billion, which is expected to rise to two billion in less than four decades. Professor Oladele Arowolo, a consultant with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, talks to Henry Kaylos about the disastrous consequences if Africa continues on this path.
Producer: Jocelyne Sambira
duration: 14'00"
