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Myanmar trains midwives to tackle its high maternal death rate
At 19 years of age, Nay Hnin Lwin is on a crucial mission. She’s being trained on how to safeguard the lives of women who give birth in rural Myanmar.
Statement by UNFPA on U.S. Decision to Withhold Funding
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, regrets the decision by the United States to deny any future funding for its life-saving work the world... Read more
With a strong focus on gender equality, UN forum wraps up with new Asia-Pacific road map to boost Sustainable Development
Asia-Pacific nations have adopted a road map of regional cooperation on implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
UN forum calls on Asia-Pacific to prioritize gender equality as a pathway to achieving sustainable development
High-level UN panel on gender equality in advancing SDGs in Asia-Pacific calls on governments to prioritize women’s rights.
Health and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific
Lubna Baqi, UNFPA Deputy Regional Director, opens a roundtable on health and sustainable development at APFSD 2017.
Ninety per cent of Sri Lankan women endure sexual harassment on public transport
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Ninety per cent of women in Sri Lanka have endured sexual harassment while taking public transport, a new study commissioned by UNFPA has found. The findings, released last... Read more
“Stand up for your rights… Be bold, be strong.” Hollywood star Ashley Judd rallies youth in India
UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador inspires audiences and in turn is inspired by them
Male chauvinism blocks women, and that hurts everyone
UNFPA's Senior Adviser for Political and Multilateral Affairs blogs from inside CSW61
Let's talk about sex. Women's rights and freedoms depend on it
Let’s be frank: there will be no gender equality without universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.