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15 January 2016
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Poverty, drugs and violence against women: breaking the chain in Myanmar
In Shan state, deep in the opium producing 'golden triangle,' young volunteers lead the fight against gender based violence through empowering and educating their peers.
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07 January 2016
Press Release
The Philippines: UNFPA alarmed over deletion of contraceptives budget
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is expressing concern over the non-inclusion of contraceptives in the Philippine government’s 2016 national budget, citing implications…
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23 December 2015
Youth demand a bigger say in development in Nepal
Nepal – 200 youth representatives called for a bigger role for young people in development planning and action at the first-ever youth conference held in the far…
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22 December 2015
Sri Lanka: generations unite for development
Sri Lanka - Over 95 leaders from three generations have come together for a landmark forum to help Sri Lanka chart the way to middle-income status and tackle key population…
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21 December 2015
Beyond food and shelter
The Philippines - Marites, 37, was nine months pregnant when tropical storm Ondoy, one of the worst floods that hit Metro Manila, swept away her family’s house along a…
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10 December 2015
Statement
Our rights. Our freedoms. Always
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, on the occasion of Human Rights Day Today, we mark the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50th anniversary…
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10 December 2015
Press Release
Humanizing rights across Asia-Pacific: UNFPA’s #OurRights campaign is launched on World Human Rights Day
The #OurRights campaign invites everyone, including women, girls and young people, especially those in communities that have traditionally been excluded, such as indigenous people…
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09 December 2015
Youth and health staff going the extra mile to reduce unplanned pregnancies and STIs
"My job is to be accountable. The purpose of my job is to contribute to the development of rural Myanmar. This accountability applies very much to youth initiatives," a…
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03 December 2015
Statement
THE STATE OF WORLD POPULATION 2015 LAUNCH STATEMENT
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the State of World Population 2015 launch Welcome to the launch of UNFPA’s State of World…
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