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8 June 2016
News

After childbirth trauma, Afghan women emerge from life in shadows

For 49 years, a traumatic childbirth injury left Noorjahan living in the shadows. A prolonged, obstructed labour, and lack of emergency maternal... Read more

26 May 2016
News

Safer childbirth, stronger nations

Statement by Yoriko Yasukawa, UNFPA's Asia-Pacific Regional Director

25 May 2016
News

Blogging the World Humanitarian Summit - Day 2

Youth leader and activist Chloe Reynaldo blogs on day two of the global gathering.

24 May 2016
News

Blogging the World Humanitarian Summit - Day 1

Youth leader and activist Chloe Reynaldo blogs on day one of the global gathering.

23 May 2016
News

Humanitarian action saves thousands of lives across Asia and the Pacific: UNFPA report

80% of all natural disasters strike in Asia and the Pacific. UNFPA provides lifesaving care and support to women, girls and youth across the region.

23 May 2016
News

Time to Put Women and Young People at Centre of Humanitarian Action

Opinion piece by UNFPA's Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin.

23 May 2016
News

World Humanitarian Summit

Share humanity. Leave no one behind.

23 May 2016
Statement

Ending fistula within a generation

Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund... Read more

18 May 2016
Press Release

Traditional family structures no longer the norm in Thailand

Demographic change and development is fueling more diverse family units in Thailand

18 May 2016
Statement

Report launch: The state of Thailand’s population 2015 - features of Thai families in the era of low fertility and longevity

Remarks by UNFPA's Regional Director for Asia-Pacific at the launch of the 'State of Thailand’s Population 2015' report.

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