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03 March 2021
Press Release
Online searches and social media posts mirror ‘shadow pandemic’ of violence against women in Asia
Big data analysis shows that Internet searches related to violence against women and help-seeking rose significantly during COVID-19 lockdowns in several Asian countries,…
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23 February 2021
Statement
UNFPA Statement on the Situation in Myanmar
In light of the unfolding events in Myanmar, UNFPA joins the wider UN family in expressing its strongest concern over the adverse impacts on the rights, safety, health and well…
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06 February 2021
News
Using education and community engagement to help end FGM in Indonesia
Changing minds and hearts in the struggle to end an entrenched harmful practice isn't easy, but advocates in Indonesia are stepping up their efforts.
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06 February 2021
Statement
2 million additional cases of FGM likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19
Female genital mutilation, a scourge globally, must be tackled all the more urgently as we 'build back better.' Our statement for the Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.
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27 January 2021
News
Taking Shelter: Communities tackle gender-based violence amid COVID-19 in Bhutan
Amid COVID-19-related lockdowns and movement restrictions, gender-based violence has escalated globally, including in Bhutan. A community-based approach to tackling this challenge…
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27 January 2021
News
Bus conductors in Bhutan take on a new role amid the pandemic: Ending gender-based violence
Kelsang Tshomo is normally a bus conductor in Thimphu. But COVID-19 realities have transformed her into a warrior seeking to end domestic violence and other harms against women.
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12 December 2020
Statement
Let’s stop treating sexual and reproductive health care as anything less than essential
On Universal Health Coverage Day, our Executive Director reiterates UNFPA's stand that there can be no UHC without SRH!
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10 December 2020
Statement
Standing up for human rights is more important than ever
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our Executive Director's message for Human Rights Day 2020 is clear - and urgent.
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09 December 2020
News
Gender-based violence helplines deliver critical, life-saving services in northern Myanmar amid COVID-19 pandemic
To enhance women’s ability to reach out for help, UNFPA supports gender-based violence helplines managed by the Metta Foundation’s Women and Girls Centre so survivors in Kachin…
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