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11 October 2017
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Empowering Rohingya girls seeking refuge in Bangladesh
Veronica Pedrosa blogs from the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh.
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11 October 2017
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EmPOWER girls: International Day of the Girl
How UNFPA, UNICEF and IPPF ensure the health, safety and dignity of girls in emergencies.
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11 October 2017
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EmPOWER girls: before, during and after crises
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day of the Girl Child
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01 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.
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01 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.
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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.
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21 September 2017
Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
On the International Day of Peace, youth across Asia-Pacific are speaking up!
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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 violence response services to…
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07 September 2017
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Six golden principles for interviewing women who may have experienced violence
Collecting data on violence against women is fraught with challenges. UNFPA's lead researcher on VAW data lists six key rules for success.
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