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23 May 2015
Press Release
Government, UNFPA Nepal launch campaign for earthquake response and beyond
KATHMANDU, Nepal — As the calendar approaches the one-month mark following the devastating Nepal earthquake of April 25, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, with the…
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23 May 2015
Obstetric fistula: The road to recovery – and respect
DHAKA, Bangladesh – For women suffering from obstetric fistula, a traumatic and debilitating childbirth injury, the effects are much more than physical. The condition often leaves…
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22 May 2015
Statement
End fistula, restore women's dignity: Statement on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
UNITED NATIONS, New York - Significant gains have been made in improving sexual and reproductive health and advancing reproductive rights since the 1994 Cairo International…
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20 May 2015
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Vanuatu’s Cyclone Pam highlights need for access to family planning
Breaking down barriers to contraception in Vanuatu - Cyclone Pam drives up demand for sexual and reproductive health
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11 May 2015
Press Release
UNFPA Nepal Goodwill Ambassador Manisha Koirala to support women and girls devastated by the earthquake
KATHMANDU, Nepal – Bollywood star and social activist Manisha Koirala, one of Nepal's most renowned citizens globally, has announced her support for the United Nations…
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11 May 2015
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For the quake-shattered women of Sindhupalchowk, dignity has arrived in a simple packet
SINDHUPALCHOWK, Nepal – Rapidly expanding their operations in the field, UNFPA personnel visited Sindhupalchok District – one of the worst-hit by the Nepal earthquake…
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06 May 2015
News
Restoring health, hope and dignity for affected women and girls in post-earthquake Nepal
KAVRE DISTRICT, Nepal – Dignity cannot be delivered in a kit alone – it is a human right. But dignity kits have gone a long way in alleviating the spirits of Bipana…
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06 May 2015
Press Release
UNFPA and IPPF to partner in providing Sexual and Reproductive Health services to earthquake affected women and girls in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Nepal - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) have entered into a partnership to ensure that the need for…
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05 May 2015
Statement
Statement by Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund
Statement for the International Day of the Midwife
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