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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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Uncovering the Bigger Picture of Violence Against Women in Indonesia

calendar_today 07 March 2016

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Uncovering the Bigger Picture of Violence Against Women in Indonesia

Ruth* was in her 30s when her husband first started physically and sexually assaulting her. As the domestic abuse continued over the years, the mother-of-two tried but failed to…

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Australia provides more for women and girls in Post-Cyclone Winston response

calendar_today 07 March 2016

Press Release

Australia provides more for women and girls in Post-Cyclone Winston response

UNFPA Pacific, Suva, Fiji – The Government of Australia has provided an additional AU$400,000 (FJ$629,000.00) to support the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, response…

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Fiji: Health assessments underline urgent need to address reproductive health in post-cyclone relief efforts

calendar_today 02 March 2016

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Fiji: Health assessments underline urgent need to address reproductive health in post-cyclone relief efforts

Fiji: urgent need to address reproductive health in post-cyclone relief

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Let's talk about sex

calendar_today 01 March 2016

Statement

Let's talk about sex

Speech by UNFPA Regional Director Yoriko Yasukawa at the Youth Conference on the sidelines of the 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights, in Nay…

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Nay Pyi Taw Commitment  on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

calendar_today 26 February 2016

Statement

Nay Pyi Taw Commitment on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

We, the advocates, activists, youth, academics and other stakeholders participating at the 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual & Health Rights (APCRSHR)…

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APCRSHR keynote address: Yoriko Yasukawa, Director, UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Office

calendar_today 26 February 2016

Statement

APCRSHR keynote address: Yoriko Yasukawa, Director, UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Office

It is an honor for the United Nations Population Fund and for me personally to have this opportunity to speak to you at one of the most important conferences on Sexual and…

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Fiji: reproductive health is key to recovery from Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston

calendar_today 24 February 2016

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Fiji: reproductive health is key to recovery from Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston

Suva, Fiji – 200 emergency dignity kits provided by the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, were among the first supplies delivered to Fiji’s Ministry of…

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UNFPA ready to help Fiji respond to the devastation wrought by Tropical Cyclone Winston

calendar_today 21 February 2016

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UNFPA ready to help Fiji respond to the devastation wrought by Tropical Cyclone Winston

The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, stands ready to support the government and people of Fiji, in partnership with other United Nations agencies and civil society…

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