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Mayon Volcano eruption in the Philippines displaces pregnant women and new mothers
Over 88,000 people have been displaced so far, amid ongoing volcanic volatility.
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Two countries, two missions, a common humanity: Our Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Using star power to advocate for rights and respect in two very different contexts.
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UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
.Around the world, momentum to eliminate female genital mutilation is building.
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Nearly 70 Million Girls Face Genital Mutilation by 2030
About 68 million girls face female genital mutilation between 2015 and 2030.
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New Year, New Beginnings
Message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
Secretary-General's Message on International Migrants Day
Amid global challenges and conflicts, solidarity with migrants has never been more urgent.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70
Human Rights Day 2017 kicks off a year-long campaign to mark the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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We must be bold and vocal in promoting the rights of all people to make free decisions
Our Executive Director's clarion call on World Human Rights Day 2017.
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Powerful and inspiring: Asia-Pacific youth step up peacebuilding efforts at a crucial time
Three compelling blogs by three youth activists on the 2nd anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2250.
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Uphold the Right to Health for All to End AIDS by 2030
We must continue to promote inclusivity and tolerance so that, together, we can end AIDS by 2030.