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News & Stories

Birth, Bravery, and Resilience: Stories from the Heart of Cyclone-hit Vanuatu

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Birth, Bravery, and Resilience: Stories from the Heart of Cyclone-hit Vanuatu

calendar_today 08 June 2023

In this photo-essay, we share the compelling stories of midwives from Fiji and Vanuatu, tirelessly serving in the wake of Cyclones Judy and Kevin which have hit Vanuatu in March…

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Ensuring continuity of the cycle of life as climate disasters hit small island countries

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Ensuring continuity of the cycle of life as climate disasters hit small island countries

calendar_today 08 June 2023

UNFPA responded to the humanitarian crisis caused by the two consecutive cyclones by distributing ‘Dignity Kits’ to women and girls, and setting up a total of 12 Women Friendly…

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Photo story: Menstrual Health Heroes

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Photo story: Menstrual Health Heroes

calendar_today 28 May 2023

This collection of photos and stories celebrates some of the frontline heroes advancing the discussion of menstrual health, sexual and reproductive health, and gender equality in…

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Opinion-Editorial: Menstrual health and the climate crisis

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Opinion-Editorial: Menstrual health and the climate crisis

calendar_today 28 May 2023

UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Björn Andersson, says more needs to be done to destigmatize menstrual health and hygiene to help communities prepare for climate…

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UNFPA Asia-Pacific launches new podcast series ‘Hold on a minute’

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UNFPA Asia-Pacific launches new podcast series ‘Hold on a minute’

calendar_today 22 May 2023

UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional office released today the first episode of a new podcast series titled ‘Hold on a minute’ to shed light on the challenges facing women and…

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The Time is Now: Collective Investment in Midwifery for a Healthier, Safer World

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The Time is Now: Collective Investment in Midwifery for a Healthier, Safer World

calendar_today 05 May 2023

Improving maternal and newborn health is a critical part of the Sustainable Development Goals, where we, as a global community, commit to ending preventable maternal and newborn…

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The world needs more Midwives

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The world needs more Midwives

calendar_today 05 May 2023

Globally, the need for skilled maternal and newborn health care is immense. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 287,000 women died during pregnancy and childbirth in…

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UNFPA launches flagship State of World Population Report 2023 in Wellington

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UNFPA launches flagship State of World Population Report 2023 in Wellington

calendar_today 03 May 2023

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Mr. Björn Andersson, visited New Zealand to launch the organization’s global ‘State of World…

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PRESS RELEASE: Women and girls on the front line of the climate crisis

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PRESS RELEASE: Women and girls on the front line of the climate crisis

calendar_today 26 April 2023

Patron of UNFPA, H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem conclude an official mission to Fiji, which included visiting Nabavatu…

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