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14 February 2025
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5 Common Myths about Child Marriage
On Valentine’s Day, UNFPA is urging countries to say “I don’t” to child marriage, a practice that is almost universally condemned, and yet which remains widespread globally. Today…
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14 May 2025
Press Release
Healthier women, stronger workforces: UNFPA launches global business coalition in Asia and the Pacific
The Coalition for Reproductive Justice in Business is a UNFPA-led global initiative mobilizing the private sector to invest in the sexual and reproductive health and rights of its…
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12 May 2025
News
Life Against the Storm: Midwife Saves Lives in Iran
Snow pounded the winding mountain road as senior midwife Marzieh Hashemi felt the ambulance begin to spin out of control.
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02 May 2025
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Midwives: critical in every crisis
The world is facing an unprecedented number of compounding crises - disasters, conflicts, and the ongoing impacts of climate change.
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28 April 2025
Press Release
UNFPA appeals for $12 million to support women and girls affected by Myanmar earthquakes
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, has launched a flash appeal for US$12 million to provide life-saving assistance to 680,000 people, particularly…
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24 April 2025
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A lifeline in motion: UNFPA-WFP streamlined logistics hub brings critical supplies to Afghan women and girls
Balkh, Afghanistan – “I am grateful for this kit, it has all the basic things I need but could not afford, especially now after losing my husband,” said Zuleyha, wiping tears from…
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24 April 2025
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Midwives become a light of hope in Timor-Leste
In the early hours of a rainy night in the quiet village of Tutuluro, Manufahi, a young couple found themselves in the midst of an unexpected ordeal. At around 2:00 am 22-year-old…
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07 April 2025
News
“Everything fell apart in seconds”: Women and girls need urgent support after disastrous earthquake in Myanmar
MANDALAY, Myanmar — “I’ve lived here all my life, but I have never experienced anything as devastating as this earthquake,” said 55-year-old Than in Mandalay, her voice trembling…
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07 April 2025
Statement
Statement by the Regional Director at World Health Day 2025: WHO South-East Asia Event
I commend WHO for organizing this event—Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures—a vision that speaks directly to UNFPA’s mission. Over the past two decades, strengthened health…
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07 April 2025
Press Release
At least 173,855 pregnant women at risk following Myanmar Earthquake
New York, April 4, 2025 – The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar on March 28th has killed thousands of people and upended the lives of millions more, including at least 173…
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