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Why Midwives?
Today is the International Day of the Midwife! You might wonder, what is a "midwife?" And, why is there even a special international day... Read more
International Day of the Midwife: "Investing in Midwifery Pays"
On this International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) commend the important work of midwives in... Read more
Maldives Enacts Domestic Violence Prevention Law
MALÉ – On 23 April 2012, President Mohamed Waheed of the Maldives signed the Prevention of Domestic Violence Bill passed by the People’s Majlis (... Read more
Myanmar National Commission on Population and Development, Parliamentarians and UNFPA Hold Forum on 2014 Census
NAY PYI TAW – Plans for Myanmar’s 2014 Population and Housing Census were discussed today with lawmakers and members of the National Commission on... Read more
After 'I do': Linking Marriage Ceremonies with Sexuality Education in Viet Nam
With the age of marriage rising in Viet Nam and sexual activity outside marriage increasing in urban areas, young women find themselves at risk of... Read more
UN, Myanmar Agree on Support for First Census Since 1983
NAY PYI TAW – At the invitation of the Government of Myanmar, the United Nations will provide technical assistance and help mobilize financial... Read more
Ten Years of Collaboration in Viet Nam to Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
HA NOI – A ceremony to mark ten years of collaboration between the Viet Nam Family Planning Association (VINAFPA), the Government of Luxembourg and... Read more
Healthy Ageing in China
BEIJING – "Good health adds life to years". This is the theme of this year's World Health Day, commemorated every year on 7 April, the... Read more
UNFPA Supports Police Training on Prevention and Response to Violence against Women
KABUL – UNFPA Representative Laurent Zessler and Chief Commander Fazludin Ayar of the 202 Zone Police Headquarters inaugurate today a training for... Read more
Young People Fight to Get Their Voices Heard on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
In February, twenty-five young leaders from 11 Asian and Pacific countries took part in an advocacy training and strategy meeting in Bangkok to help... Read more