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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Supporting Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Liquiçá, Timor Leste
In one of Timor Leste’s largest coastal towns, midwife Dulce treats women who have experienced domestic violence. Specifically, Dulce sees pregnant... Read more
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UNFPA: The world should not lose focus on Afghanistan
Amid the raging conflicts across the world, we should not lose focus on Afghanistan where women and girls continue to acutely suffer from the impacts... Read more
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A Man’s Call to Action for Gender Equality
As a fellow man, I call on all of you—the fathers, the brothers, the partners—to join forces with us on this mission. Let’s start by celebrating our... Read more