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20 June 2018
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In disasters, violence against women is the huge, often hidden story
In this, the 21st century, rape is still used as a weapon of war, and fear, shame and stigma stops many survivors from speaking out.
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19 June 2018
Statement
Eliminating sexual violence in conflict: An urgent priority
The UN Secretary-General issues a powerful message appealing to our shared humanity.
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18 June 2018
Statement
“The world can’t let the dire needs of Rohingya refugees go unmet.”
Joint statement by Natalia Kanem and Pramila Patten.
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17 June 2018
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The Journey: Collecting data on violence against women in Mongolia
In early 2017, around one-hundred women gathered in a hotel conference room in central Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. They had responded to a call to participate in a 'Women’s Health and…
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14 June 2018
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What Mongolia learned from its first gender-based violence survey
Mongolia’s first nationwide survey on gender-based violence reveals high rates of violence against women across the East Asian country. One in 10 women experienced non-partner…
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14 June 2018
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How the #MeToo movement came to Mongolia
According to Mongolia’s first nation-wide survey on gender-based violence, released by the national statistics office and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), 31% of women say they…
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24 May 2018
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Ageing in Asia-Pacific: Challenges and opportunities
Japan and UNFPA co-host a policy-level dialogue on this significant emerging trend.
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23 May 2018
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In China, UNFPA’s Asia-Pacific Director seeks to boost sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
Beijing, China, – Björn Andersson, Asia and the Pacific Regional Director of UNFPA – the United Nations Population Fund – has wrapped up a three-day visit…
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17 May 2018
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Statement for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2018
UNFPA stands with all members of LGBTI communities worldwide.
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