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14 February 2017
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Cambodia's successful condom programme faces fresh challenges
The slogan - “No condom, no sex” - is a hallmark of Cambodia’s 100% condom use programme.
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06 February 2017
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The world must make faster progress to end FGM by 2030
UNFPA and UNICEF are issuing an urgent global call for the practice of female genital mutilation to end once and for all.
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12 January 2017
Statement
A significant boost for the Philippines' Reproductive Health Law
An Executive Order issued by Philippine President Duterte is a major push for the government’s family planning program, which has been hindered by various challenges to the…
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09 December 2016
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Generations unite for development in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is in the midst of demographic dividend, but time is short to reap the most gains from it.
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09 December 2016
Statement
You don’t know me but I’m your brother…
Statement to mark Human Rights Day by Yoriko Yasukawa, UNFPA’s Director for Asia and the Pacific. This is a line from ‘Taking it to the Streets,’ a Doobie…
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29 November 2016
Statement
Safeguarding women and girls affected by the crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
Safeguarding women and girls affected by the crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
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24 November 2016
Statement
Empowering women and girls requires renewed efforts to end violence and harmful practices
Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25…
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24 November 2016
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Violence against women – a heartbreak in Myanmar
“Some women are very upset and are not able to immediately explain what has happened. I have to help them relax and become calm before they can talk.”
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05 November 2016
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Success: Asia Regional DRR Plan enshrines universal access to SRH services, GBV prevention and response, women's leadership
The Asian Regional Plan for Implementation of the Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction reflects key aspects of UNFPA's mandate.
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