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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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Landmark Report: Violence against women a ‘hidden scourge’ in Lao PDR

calendar_today 10 March 2016

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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…

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Step It Up for Gender Equality

calendar_today 08 March 2016

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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…

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Fulfilling a Pledge: Essential Service Package for Women and Girl Survivors of Violence

calendar_today 08 March 2016

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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…

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