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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
![Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong meets with Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA in Beijing, March 17, 2016 (Xinhua/Li Tao) UNFPA and China sign an MoU to strengthen South-South cooperation in population and development](https://asiapacific.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/news/135198807_14582567147721n.jpg?itok=zzPfbbt_)
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.
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Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Myanmar
The Secretary-General congratulates H.E. U Htin Kyaw, who was elected today by the Myanmar Parliament as the first civilian President of the Republic... Read more
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Fiji: Australian Foreign Minister highlights 'essential' reproductive health needs of women and girls in disaster relief efforts
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop highlights the importance of meeting the reproductive health needs of women and girls in Fiji's Cyclone... Read more
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Landmark Report: Violence against women a ‘hidden scourge’ in Lao PDR
Report parallels findings in other countries, offers opportunity to transform mindsets Vientiane, Lao PDR – A landmark report has revealed that almost a third of women in Lao People’s Democratic... Read more
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Fulfilling a Pledge: Essential Service Package for Women and Girl Survivors of Violence
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is encouraged by the progress being made on a global programme that seeks to improve the quality of, and access to, essential services that respond to the... Read more
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Myanmar cartoon competition raises awareness about gender issues on International Women’s Day
Three cartoonists have won top awards at a cartoon competition in Myanmar on the occasion of the 2016 International Women’s Day. The competition aims at raising awareness about issues such as women... Read more
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Step It Up for Gender Equality
Statement on the Occasion of International Women’s Day by UNFPA’s Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin For millions of women and girls around the world, gender equality and the full enjoyment... Read more
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Uncovering the Bigger Picture of Violence Against Women in Indonesia
Ruth* was in her 30s when her husband first started physically and sexually assaulting her. As the domestic abuse continued over the years, the mother-of-two tried but failed to get help. She... Read more
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Australia provides more for women and girls in Post-Cyclone Winston response
UNFPA Pacific, Suva, Fiji – The Government of Australia has provided an additional AU$400,000 (FJ$629,000.00) to support the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, response to Cyclone Winston,... Read more