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Putting menstrual hygiene first in India
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, one tiny factory continues to produce crucial supplies for women and girls. A story for World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Busting menstrual myths in Rohingya refugee camps
Stereotypes and misinformation about menstruation persist the world over. On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, here's how one adolescent girl is... Read more
Engaging men and boys for a more equal post-COVID-19 society
As countries emerge from COVID-19, we have an opportunity to renew the push for gender equality.
Listen to Her
A short film from India drives home a powerful message on gender-based violence amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote data collection on violence against women during COVID-19: A conversation with experts on ethics, measurement & research priorities (by UNICEF Innocenti)
In this UNICEF Innocenti Think Piece, experts unpack what COVID-19 means for violence against women data collection efforts. Dr Henriette Jansen,... Read more
End gender inequality! End health inequities! End fistula now!
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula.
Accelerating progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
UNFPA Statement on the occasion of the 7th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development.
How unconventional data can inform gender-based violence responses (Devex & Facebook Live webinar)
In this webinar by Devex and Facebook, kNOwVAWdata shares insights about how unconventional data sources can be used to inform gender-based violence... Read more
Break the silence! UNFPA's statement for IDAHOBIT
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” That's the premise of this important day.
Midwives – celebrate, demonstrate, mobilize, unite
A commemoration in Indonesia underscores midwives’ lifesaving role – including amid COVID-19. For one UNFPA Indonesia colleague, the issue is... Read more