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Midwives save lives in remote Myanmar
The remote region of Magway has the highest infant mortality rate in Myanmar.
Against all odds, quadruplets are born safely in the remote Afghan mountains
Late at night in the remote Afghan mountain village of Balakoh, Zainab was deep in the throes of labour.
Bhutan's holy women share lessons for humanity
Words of wisdom from the Buddhist nuns of Bhutan.
'Dignity First' and other key lessons from the Nepal earthquake
On the first anniversary of the devastating Nepal earthquake of April 2015, UNFPA Nepal Representative Giulia Vallese reflects on the lessons learnt.
Nepal earthquake - one year on
As the world rushed to help survivors, UNFPA worked flat out to make sure the needs of women, girls and young people were not forgotten.
Women emerge stronger in quake-hit Nepal
One year on from Nepal's devastating earthquake, women and girls are tackling the deeper issues that drive sexual and domestic violence.
One year on, new lives and new hope for Nepal’s earthquake survivors
When the devastating earthquake struck Nepal in April 2015, Ishwori Dangol lost her son. Seven months pregnant, in increasing pain and afraid she... Read more
Zika Virus Emergency
Key news and information on the Zika Virus Emergency
Statement to mark the Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2016
Statement by UNAIDS, UNDP, UNFPA, UNESCO, UNHABITAT, UNICEF and UN Women From the Regional Offices of UNAIDS, UNDP, UNFPA, UNESCO, UNHABITAT, UNICEF and UN Women, we would like to take the... Read more
Raising South-South Cooperation to a new level in the SDGs era
A new phase has been agreed for South-South Cooperation on Population and Development, aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the ICPD Programme of Action.