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The Rohingya refugee crisis: The past six months and the road ahead

calendar_today 25 February 2018

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The Rohingya refugee crisis: The past six months and the road ahead

The ongoing phase of the Rohingya refugee crisis has hit the six-month mark. Here's how UNFPA has been responding to the needs of women and girls.

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Mayon Volcano eruption in the Philippines displaces pregnant women and new mothers

calendar_today 21 February 2018

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Mayon Volcano eruption in the Philippines displaces pregnant women and new mothers

Over 88,000 people have been displaced so far, amid ongoing volcanic volatility.

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Two countries, two missions, a common humanity: Our Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

calendar_today 14 February 2018

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Two countries, two missions, a common humanity: Our Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Using star power to advocate for rights and respect in two very different contexts.

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UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

calendar_today 06 February 2018

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UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Around the world, momentum to eliminate female genital mutilation is building

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Nearly 70 Million Girls Face Genital Mutilation by 2030

calendar_today 06 February 2018

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Nearly 70 Million Girls Face Genital Mutilation by 2030

About 68 million girls face female genital mutilation between 2015 and 2030.

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New Year, New Beginnings

calendar_today 12 January 2018

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New Year, New Beginnings

Message from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem

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Secretary-General's Message on International Migrants Day

calendar_today 18 December 2017

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Secretary-General's Message on International Migrants Day

Amid global challenges and conflicts, solidarity with migrants has never been more urgent.

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70

calendar_today 10 December 2017

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70

Human Rights Day 2017 kicks off a year-long campaign to mark the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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We must be bold and vocal in promoting the rights of all people to make free decisions

calendar_today 10 December 2017

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We must be bold and vocal in promoting the rights of all people to make free decisions

Our Executive Director's clarion call on World Human Rights Day 2017.

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