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Officials, experts and young people call for renewed efforts to end child marriage in South Asia

calendar_today 19 April 2023

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Officials, experts and young people call for renewed efforts to end child marriage in South Asia

More than 100 government, civil society, UNICEF and UNFPA representatives from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, alongside experts…

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UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics

calendar_today 19 April 2023

Press Release

UNFPA report identifies rising population anxiety, urges radical rethink of how countries address changing demographics

New data reveals population anxieties are widespread and governments are increasingly adopting policies aimed at raising, lowering or maintaining fertility rates. But efforts to…

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Human rights and gender equality must be at the heart of population policies and discourse

calendar_today 19 April 2023

Statement

Human rights and gender equality must be at the heart of population policies and discourse

The world’s population reached 8 billion in November 2022 – a milestone for humanity and a manifestation of the advancements made in health, education, science, and socio-economic…

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2023

calendar_today 04 April 2023

Statement

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2023

For decades, health care systems around the world have made progress in improving the reach and quality of sexual and reproductive health care. UNFPA has supported that effort…

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Pakistan flood response

calendar_today 31 March 2023

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Pakistan flood response

Meet 3 inspiring women on the front line of Pakistan’s flood response

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Midwifery educators across Asia-Pacific unite to reduce maternal and newborn mortality

calendar_today 30 March 2023

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Midwifery educators across Asia-Pacific unite to reduce maternal and newborn mortality

"In Asia and the Pacific, ten women die every hour in pregnancy or birth. Our collective efforts to educate midwives according to international standards is a proven pathway to…

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Responding to the devastation of twin cyclones in Vanuatu

calendar_today 29 March 2023

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Responding to the devastation of twin cyclones in Vanuatu

Responding to the devastation of twin cyclones in Vanuatu Back to back category 4 cyclones this month have left thousands of women and girls at risk in Vanuatu. The initial…

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In Focus: Cash & Vouchers

calendar_today 24 March 2023

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In Focus: Cash & Vouchers

How cash and vouchers are changing the way UNFPA reaches the most marginalized in Asia and the Pacific.

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UNFPA midwives on call to ensure safe births in Afghanistan’s most remote villages

calendar_today 16 March 2023

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UNFPA midwives on call to ensure safe births in Afghanistan’s most remote villages

“Wake up! We have a delivery!” Suhila Rasuli whispered urgently the phone so as not to wake up the rest of her family so early in the morning.

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