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11 July 2023
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Opinion-Editorial: Why fertility policies must focus on individuals, not numbers
On World Population Day, UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Director, Bjorn Andersson, stresses on why it is important for governments to ensure population and development policies are…
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11 July 2023
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Promoting intergenerational solidarity for a more inclusive and sustainable Asia and the Pacific
Despite worldwide change and uncertainty, Asia and the Pacific remains the engine of global economic growth and replete with opportunities, given its population’s size and…
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07 July 2023
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The threads that bind: How bilum-weaving in Papua New Guinea tells stories from the lives of women and girls
Through different patterns, bilums tell stories of joy, pain, transition, beauty – and gender inequality. Below, learn how bilums relay the shared histories of women and girls in…
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03 July 2023
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“I want my baby safe, this is all I need.” Supporting women and girls in Myanmar after Cyclone Mocha tears a path of destruction
Cyclone Mocha was one of the most powerful storms ever to hit Myanmar, affecting an estimated 3.4 million people. Howling winds tore homes to pieces, while torrential downpours…
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30 June 2023
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Sisters looking forward to their futures
The 10-week course, Rupantaran skills development programme, is part of a package that includes pastoral care and mentoring in small groups for adolescents to develop new sets of…
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19 June 2023
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Midwives in Bangladesh bring hope to survivors of Cyclone Mocha in world’s largest refugee camp
Khadija*, 21, lives in a displacement camp for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. A trained midwife, she knew all too well the danger she could face as she went into…
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14 June 2023
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UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem Advocates for Midwives at International Congress in Bali
Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr. Natalia Kanem, joined more than 2,300 midwives, maternal health advocates, and healthcare professionals from…
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12 June 2023
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Profile: Sharika Cooray, UNFPA Sri Lanka
Sharika Cooray is the National Programme and Policy Analyst for Gender and Women's Rights and Humanitarian focal point with UNFPA Sri Lanka.
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08 June 2023
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Ensuring continuity of the cycle of life as climate disasters hit small island countries
UNFPA responded to the humanitarian crisis caused by the two consecutive cyclones by distributing ‘Dignity Kits’ to women and girls, and setting up a total of 12 Women Friendly…
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