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24 February 2020
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UNFPA supports China's response to COVID-19
Medical equipment and other crucial supplies for frontline workers, women and girls arrive at the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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06 February 2020
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To end FGM we need to change hearts and minds
So-called 'female circumcision' not only has no medical value whatsoever, it’s also one of the most egregious human rights violations that exists today.
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06 February 2020
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Unleashing youth power: A decade of accelerating actions towards zero female genital mutilation
Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and WHO Director…
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08 January 2020
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“Never give up hope,” fistula survivor tells Pakistani women
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – “Helping women suffering fistula is my mission in life," Razia Shamshad said about the maternal injury from childbirth that she…
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10 December 2019
Statement
Youth Standing up for Human Rights
The role of young people in advancing rights and choices for all: our statement for Human Rights Day.
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01 December 2019
Statement
World AIDS Day: Communities make the difference
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day This World AIDS Day, UNFPA recognizes the vital role of communities in delivering sexual and…
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25 November 2019
Statement
Together, we must stop rape now!
Our Executive Director's statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
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14 November 2019
Press Release
Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 ends with a clear path forward to transform the world for women and girls
NAIROBI, Kenya, 14 November 2019 - The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 concluded today in the Kenyan capital, with partners making bold commitments to transform the world by ending all…
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12 November 2019
Press Release
Private sector partners commit billions to help advance ICPD agenda
Private sector organizations including the Ford Foundation, Johnson & Johnson, Philips, World Vision and many others announced at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 they will…
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