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11 July 2021
Statement
The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences on population
Our Executive Director's statement for World Population Day 2021 explains why rights and choices for all must lie at the heart of any response to demographic shifts.
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23 June 2021
Press Release
Australia continues its support to UNFPA to ensure ethical and quality prevalence data on violence against women
Addressing violence against women has long been an urgent public health and human rights priority. Yet, in some countries in the Asia-Pacific region, up to 68% of women have…
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22 June 2021
News
Australia’s contribution to UNFPA Asia-Pacific will help meet the needs of women and girls amid the challenges of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected essential, life-saving services that are central to advancing gender equality. In the Asia-Pacific region, women and girls’…
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15 June 2021
News
Let's come together for bodily autonomy and sexual and reproductive health rights
On 3 June 2021, UNFPA and International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) convened tenacious and dedicated leaders and frontliners working to safeguard bodily autonomy and…
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04 June 2021
News
The wellbeing and safety of midwives and other maternity health workers during COVID-19: UNFPA IEC material
Even as midwives and other maternity health workers tend to pregnant women and new mothers during COVID-19, their own health, safety and wellbeing are of paramount importance too…
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04 June 2021
News
Mental health of expectant and new mothers during COVID-19: UNFPA IEC material
Many expectant and new mothers already experience considerable stress linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Amid COVID-19, mental health issues are all the more significant. UNFPA…
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04 June 2021
News
Safe birth amid COVID-19: Pregnancy, childbirth and maternal health at a time of crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of optimal sexual and reproductive health amid this crisis, including maternal and newborn health services. UNFPA Asia-Pacific…
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04 June 2021
News
Continuum of maternal healthcare during COVID-19: UNFPA IEC material
From pregnancy through childbirth, a woman needs a continuum of healthcare, as does her baby. Amid COVID-19 this is all the more crucial. UNFPA has prepared a package of…
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04 June 2021
News
Pregnancy and maternal health amid COVID-19 (including vaccines): UNFPA IEC material
For pregnant women and new mothers, as well as the healthcare providers who tend to them, the COVID-19 pandemic triggers significant concerns. UNFPA provides clear guidelines…
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