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In Cambodia, a stunning drop in maternal deaths
In the remote farming village of Sakreang, community health volunteer Roman Pcheuk is visiting pregnant women in their homes.
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Where men can't go
A sacred space in the Rohingya refugee camps.
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EmPOWER girls: before, during and after crises
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day of the Girl Child
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Empowering Rohingya girls seeking refuge in Bangladesh
Veronica Pedrosa blogs from the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh.
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EmPOWER Girls: International Day of the Girl
How UNFPA, UNICEF and IPPF ensure the health, safety and dignity of girls in emergencies.
From challenge to opportunity: Turning the issue of population ageing in Asia-Pacific on its head
Many see population ageing in Asia-Pacific as a crisis. But we can and should turn challenge into opportunity.
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Tapping the talents and contributions of older persons: International Day of Older Persons 2017
A new narrative about the role of older persons is in the making—one that acknowledges their potential to contribute to societies and economies.
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Horrific stories, urgent action: Addressing gender-based violence amid the Rohingya refugee crisis
UNFPA takes the lead in supporting Rohingya survivors of sexual assault and other violence.
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Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
On the International Day of Peace, youth across Asia-Pacific are speaking up!
UNFPA Bangladesh Seeks Emergency Funding for Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence Response for Rohingya Women and Girls Arriving from Myanmar
As Rohingya civilians pour into Bangladesh from Myanmar, UNFPA is urgently seeking US$ 13 million for lifesaving reproductive health and gender-based... Read more