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Women emerge stronger in quake-hit Nepal

calendar_today 25 April 2016

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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.

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Nepal earthquake - one year on

calendar_today 25 April 2016

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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.

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One year on, new lives and new hope for Nepal’s  earthquake survivors

calendar_today 25 April 2016

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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 would miscarry, she didn’t know…

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'Dignity First' and other key lessons from the Nepal earthquake

calendar_today 25 April 2016

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'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.

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Zika Virus Emergency

calendar_today 14 April 2016

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Zika Virus Emergency

Key news and information on the Zika Virus Emergency

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Statement to mark the Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2016

calendar_today 04 April 2016

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Statement to mark the Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2016

Statement to mark the Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2016

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Raising South-South Cooperation to a new level in the SDGs era

calendar_today 25 March 2016

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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

calendar_today 16 March 2016

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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 of the Union of Myanmar in…

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Fiji: Australian Foreign Minister highlights 'essential' reproductive health needs of women and girls in disaster relief efforts

calendar_today 14 March 2016

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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 relief efforts.

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