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"If only I had known about safe sex"
An HIV positive youth in Myanmar shares his story to save others.
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The response to HIV is at a crossroads
The UN Secretary-General's message for World AIDS Day 2018
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Asia-Pacific countries recommit to building more inclusive, equitable societies
Dignity, rights and choice are essential to sustainable development
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Fighting violence against women: From data to action
The scope of gender-based violence remains largely unknown in many countries. Taboos surrounding sexual and domestic violence, a lack of available... Read more
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Asia-Pacific gathers to take stock of ambitious development targets
The regional Mid-Term Review of the ICPD Programme of Action is crucial to long-term success.
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Why ICPD is more relevant - and needed - than ever
Without fulfilling the Programme of Action, we won't achieve the SDGs.
Renewing our pledge to end violence against women and girls
Global initiatives intensify efforts to address this scourge.
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Data literacy and storytelling at the UN World Data Forum
Investing in new systems, methods, and partnerships to build data supporting the Sustainable Development Goals is pointless if the resulting data is... Read more
Population ageing is not to be feared, but understood
Countries can harness the 'longevity dividend' if they strategise well.
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State of World Population 2018: The Power of Choice
Choice can change the world. It can rapidly improve the well-being of women and girls, transform families and societies, and accelerate global... Read more