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5 May 2024
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 "In a world where every two minutes a woman or girl dies during pregnancy, childbirth or its aftermath — as our latest data att

Midwives: a vital climate solution

Midwives are the heroes of millions of stories. Not only do midwives provide culturally sensitive health care, they are respected community leaders... Read more

5 May 2024
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Amidst crises, midwives offer critical support and provide life-saving care during complicated deliveries, and often serve as th

Midwives: Delivering amidst climate crises

As we confront the realities of a changing climate, let us pay tribute to the pivotal role of midwives in safeguarding the health and well-being of... Read more

22 April 2024
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State of the World Population Report 2024

Uniting for Global Reproductive Health Equity

The improvements in women’s health metrics over the past thirty years stand as a testament to the power of collective action and dedicated investment... Read more

29 March 2024
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Realities for women and girls in the Pacific Islands

Reflections by Pio Smith, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, on his visit to Solomon Islands and Kiribati from 20-28 March 2024.

27 February 2024
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Navigating demographic shifts: An urgent need for tailored solutions in the Maldives

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) calls for innovative and local strategies to address the unique challenges posed by demographic shifts in... Read more

20 December 2023
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Over 7,000 women are pregnant and are in need of immediate maternal health services. Many of the affected women and girls have b

Afghanistan Photo Story: Overlapping disasters and the needs of returnees push Afghan women and girls to the breaking point. UNFPA is there to help.

Overlapping disasters and the needs of returnees push Afghan women and girls to the breaking point. UNFPA is there to help.

20 December 2023
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UNFPA: We reaffirm our commitment to stay and deliver for women and girls across Myanmar

UNFPA's dedication to supporting the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls in Myanmar remains unwavering.

18 December 2023
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Building Trust Between Community Health Centres and Survivors of Gender-based Violence

As the head of a local Community Health Centre, Alcina understands the unique position of health care workers in connecting women experiencing... Read more

18 December 2023
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Action Leads and Hope Prevails: Success in Ending Child Marriage

UNFPA remains dedicated to fostering resilience, dismantling harmful gender and social norms, and providing alternatives, ensuring that the dreams of... Read more

14 December 2023
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Securing Privacy for Survivors Gender-Based Violence in Timor Leste Hospitals

On the south coast of Timor Leste, Dr Geraldo works as a doctor and Clinical Director at a Referral Hospital, one of Timor Leste’s advanced care... Read more

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