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Midwives— Defenders of Human Rights

calendar_today 05 May 2019

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Midwives— Defenders of Human Rights

Midwives, defenders of human rights - the theme of International Day of the Midwife 2019. A statement from our Executive Director.

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Retired midwives from Fiji lend their skills to another Pacific country - Vanuatu

calendar_today 05 May 2019

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Retired midwives from Fiji lend their skills to another Pacific country - Vanuatu

Veteran midwives are saving lives - and training a new generation of providers to do the same.

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Digital revolution comes to Viet Nam census

calendar_today 26 April 2019

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Digital revolution comes to Viet Nam census

More than 122,000 enumerators are using new technology to conduct Viet Nam's momentous census, a crucial exercise for sustainable development.

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Build your skills in measuring violence against women in Asia and the Pacific

calendar_today 18 April 2019

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Build your skills in measuring violence against women in Asia and the Pacific

The University of Melbourne, in partnership with UNFPA, ANROWS and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), is pleased to offer the kNOwVAWdata training…

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In the struggle for reproductive rights and choices, there's one obstacle underlying all others

calendar_today 10 April 2019

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In the struggle for reproductive rights and choices, there's one obstacle underlying all others

Gender equality remains the key to fulfilling ICPD - and the SDGs.

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World must work harder to secure sexual and reproductive rights for all, says new UNFPA report

calendar_today 10 April 2019

Press Release

World must work harder to secure sexual and reproductive rights for all, says new UNFPA report

While significant gains have been made since ICPD in 1994, we must address the unfinished business to ensure rights and choices for all.

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UNFPA, UNAIDS urge Brunei to repeal new discriminatory and harmful criminal law provisions

calendar_today 04 April 2019

Press Release

UNFPA, UNAIDS urge Brunei to repeal new discriminatory and harmful criminal law provisions

The provisions impose the death penalty for same-sex sexual activity and breach international human rights norms.

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Women and innovation: a blueprint for rights and choices

calendar_today 08 March 2019

Statement

Women and innovation: a blueprint for rights and choices

On International Women's Day, our Executive Director explains how technology and innovation strengthen women's empowerment.

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2019 Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya refugee crisis

calendar_today 15 February 2019

Statement

2019 Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya refugee crisis

Addressing the crisis needs a long-term and well-funded plan.

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