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17 October 2017
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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.

12 October 2017
News

Where men can't go

A sacred space in the Rohingya refugee camps.

11 October 2017
Statement

EmPOWER girls: before, during and after crises

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day of the Girl Child

11 October 2017
News

Empowering Rohingya girls seeking refuge in Bangladesh

Veronica Pedrosa blogs from the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh.

11 October 2017
News

EmPOWER Girls: International Day of the Girl

How UNFPA, UNICEF and IPPF ensure the health, safety and dignity of girls in emergencies.

1 October 2017
Statement

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.

1 October 2017
Statement

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.

28 September 2017
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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.

21 September 2017
News

Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All

On the International Day of Peace, youth across Asia-Pacific are speaking up!

12 September 2017
Press Release

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

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