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UN@71: The first UN Day in the SDGs Era

calendar_today 24 October 2016

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UN@71: The first UN Day in the SDGs Era

Today, 24 October 2016, marks the first UN Day in the era of the SDGs. Our Regional Director reflects on the UN's role - past, present and future.

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UNFPA pays its respects to the memory of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej

calendar_today 21 October 2016

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UNFPA pays its respects to the memory of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej

UNFPA's Regional Director joins the wider UN family in Thailand in offering a message of condolence upon the passing away of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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10: How our future depends on a girl at this decisive age

calendar_today 20 October 2016

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10: How our future depends on a girl at this decisive age

The State of World Population 2016 shows why we must do all we can to ignite the potential of every 10-year-old girl.

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State of World Population 2016

calendar_today 20 October 2016

State of World Population 2016

Our shared future will be shaped by how we support the world’s 60 million 10-year-old girls of today, as they move from childhood to adolescence and adulthood.

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Health, respect and opportunity: advancing the rights of indigenous women in the Philippines

calendar_today 14 October 2016

Health, respect and opportunity: advancing the rights of indigenous women in the Philippines

For too long, childbirth was a lottery of life and death for many indigenous women in the southern island of Mindanao.

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Condolences on the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

calendar_today 13 October 2016

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Condolences on the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The United Nations pays its respects to the life and legacy of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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Making Girls Count in the Sustainable Development Goals Era

calendar_today 11 October 2016

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Making Girls Count in the Sustainable Development Goals Era

Statement by the UNFPA Executive Director on the International Day of the Girl Child,

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What matters to us: girls put their questions to UN Directors

calendar_today 11 October 2016

What matters to us: girls put their questions to UN Directors

Girls from across the region sent their questions to heads of leading UN agencies about the issues that matter to them.

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International Day of the Girl

calendar_today 11 October 2016

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International Day of the Girl

On the International Day of the Girl, we recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges they face worldwide.

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