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News
As humanitarian crises escalate, so does child marriage. It's time we reversed this trend.
11 October 2020
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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Statement
Mental health, gender equality and human rights: An essential convergence
10 October 2020
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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Pandemic and rising tide of violence increase demand for mental health, psychosocial care
09 October 2020
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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Press Release
Learning from Sulawesi
28 September 2020
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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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
17 September 2020
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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Statement
World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating the Real-life Heroes Battling COVID-19, Crises and Disasters
19 August 2020
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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News
Serving on the front lines, India’s midwives and nurses save lives
15 August 2020
When Sugandha Sadappa met her three-year-old daughter after 21 days, she couldn’t hold back her tears. "I had been on duty for seven straight days and then in…
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Statement
Youth leading the way in COVID19 solutions
12 August 2020
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, International Youth Day As we mark International Youth Day in the midst of a global pandemic, we witness how young…
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Statement
We must win the battle against human trafficking
30 July 2020
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2020 Every year, tens of thousands of people are trafficked across and…
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