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12 November 2020
Press Release
Join Humans of ICPD: An online platform for stories of rights and choices for all
UNFPA Asia-Pacific's storytelling initiative highlights the vision of the ICPD Programme of Action, all the more crucial as the region rebuilds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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22 October 2020
Statement
Rohingya Crisis Pledging Conference: UNFPA APRO Statement
In order to continue providing lifesaving services for Rohingya refugee women, girls, adolescents and youth, it is crucial that UNFPA’s activities are fully funded for 2021. Here…
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20 October 2020
Statement
World Statistics Day: Trusting statistics to tell the story
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Statistics Day A statistic is not only a number – it tells a human story. It speaks…
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11 October 2020
News
As humanitarian crises escalate, so does child marriage. It's time we reversed this trend.
We've long seen that child marriage increases amid humanitarian crises in many countries. Now a study from Bangladesh and Nepal proves that beyond a doubt. Our Regional Director…
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10 October 2020
Statement
Mental health, gender equality and human rights: An essential convergence
On World Mental Health Day, a reminder of the convergence of mental health, gender equality and human rights - and all the more amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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09 October 2020
News
Pandemic and rising tide of violence increase demand for mental health, psychosocial care
The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been staggering: more than 1 million people have died and more than 35 million people have been infected. But the full health impact…
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28 September 2020
Press Release
Learning from Sulawesi
Two years on from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, UNFPA and government partners are reflecting on the lessons learned and the road ahead.
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17 September 2020
News
New High-Level Commission will ensure promises made at Nairobi Summit are kept as COVID-19 pandemic threatens to turn back the clock for women’s health and rights
NEW YORK -- A new High-Level Commission of advocates, experts and activists was established today to help commitments to women’s health and rights made at the…
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19 August 2020
Statement
World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating the Real-life Heroes Battling COVID-19, Crises and Disasters
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day Saving lives has never been more harrowing. Last year saw attacks against aid workers…
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