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UN agencies urge aid for cyclone-hit communities in Bangladesh, Myanmar
UNFPA and partner agencies are calling for urgent aid to help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Cyclone Mora.
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Safe delivery mobile app to help midwives save even more lives in Lao PDR
The power of mobile technology aims to strengthen maternal and newborn health in a rapidly-developing country.
Hope, healing and dignity for all
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
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On IDAHOT 2017, let us celebrate families in all their diversity
This day serves as a reminder for us to celebrate families in all their diversity - and to choose love.
Population and Development South-South Cooperation Centre for Excellence Launched During Belt and Road Forum
Creating a knowledge hub to benefit developing countries by sharing research, best practices and lessons learnt.
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Belt and Road Initiative: Platform for supporting SDGs, says UN Secretary-General
As China hosts the Belt and Road Forum, the UN Secretary-General says the initiative could play a key role in supporting the SDGs.
Midwives in Myanmar bring family planning to the last mile - with a new commodities logistics system
New technology is helping midwives in rural Myanmar bring family planning to women and families that need it the most.
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Midwives, mothers and families: partners for life
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the International Day of the Midwife.
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Voices of Midwives from the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, with a free health care system, has much to boast about in the provision of reproductive health services. Midwives play a crucial role in... Read more
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Family Planning and the SDGs in Lao PDR
Family planning is central to Lao PDR's ability to achieve the SDGs. Our Regional Director's wide-ranging speech at the First National... Read more