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29 March 2020
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Birth at a time of COVID-19: Iran's midwives save lives
Giving birth is never an easy experience. At a time of COVID-19, Iran's midwives are helping pregnant women, new mothers and their babies Let's celebrate them in this, the Year of…
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27 March 2020
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Women, girls, health workers must not be overlooked in global COVID-19 response
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem With each passing day, the scale of the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences are becoming ever more apparent and…
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19 March 2020
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Safe Delivery, Even Now - COVID- 19 Global Response Appeal
March - April 2020 requirements: US$67,500,000 The Novel Coronavirus was designated a "public health emergency of international concern" on 30 January 2020 by the World Health…
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19 March 2020
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As pandemic rages, women and girls face intensified risks
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages around the world, governments are taking unprecedented measures to limit the spread of the virus, ramping up health system responses and announcing…
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18 March 2020
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Supporting frontline health workers in the Philippines responding to COVID-19 pandemic
Supporting frontline health workers in the Philippines responding to COVID-19 pandemic
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08 March 2020
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From ICPD to Generation Equality, taking stock on Women's Day
Our Executive Director explains what Generation Equality really means.
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08 March 2020
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UNFPA China acknowledges female healthcare workers on Women's Day
Women healthcare workers are a key pillar of China's response to COVID-19.
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05 March 2020
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COVID-19 and pregnancy: UNFPA's statement
We are working to ensure that accurate information is provided to women of reproductive age and pregnant women on infection precautions, potential risks and how to seek timely…
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04 March 2020
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Better suicide prevention and mental health care needed among Myanmar’s most vulnerable
YANGON, Myanmar – Globally, a person dies from suicide every 40 seconds, and it is estimated that for every death, 20 others have attempted to take their own lives. The…
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