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Online Volunteers tackling child marriage in South Asia
01 June 2024
Campaigns like UNFPA Asia-Pacific’s ‘#EveryGirlCounts’ show just how important digital advocacy really is and the power it has in reaching people. It also shows that the true…
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Women power as a force for good
29 May 2024
Among 1.4 million Elected Women Representatives in India’s local governance system, Supriya Das Datta, Hemakumari, and Neeru Yadav, are championing causes within their communities…
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Celebrating Menstrual Health Heroes
28 May 2024
Women and girls have the right to menstruate without missing out or being cast out, without feeling fear or shame, and without being exposed to more vulnerabilities or treated…
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The role of midwives in a climate-vulnerable world
27 May 2024
When climate disasters hit or conflict breaks out, midwives are first responders within communities – they represent the most effective way to avoid preventable maternal deaths,…
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On-call during climate crises
24 May 2024
Healthcare workers like Dr. Penitai, Bethlyn and Sarah continue to serve women and girls in the toughest conditions. While recognizing their tireless contributions to society, we…
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When there’s a will, there’s a way
22 May 2024
As countries spanning the globe race to eradicate obstetric fistula by 2030, progress made in Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan in tackling one of the most serious injuries of…
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How a clinic in rural Nepal is giving women a chance for a brighter future
21 May 2024
Run by one of the world’s top fistula surgeons, this specialist clinic in eastern Nepal has been treating young women and girls suffering from obstetric fistula, helping them live…
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Reaffirming the need for hard-fought rights to be upheld despite emerging global trends
15 May 2024
UNFPA, together with the governments of Bangladesh, Bulgaria, and Japan, officially launched a two-day global dialogue today, emphasizing that a demographically diverse world…
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Celebrating motherhood and midwives
12 May 2024
Each year, on mother’s day, I cannot help but recall that moment as I reflect on my own experience of bringing life into this world. My reality was different. A midwife was by my…
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