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Ending maternal mortality
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Statement
COVID-19 and pregnancy: UNFPA's statement
05 March 2020
We are working to ensure that accurate information is provided to women of reproductive age and pregnant women on infection precautions, potential risks and how to seek timely…
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Better suicide prevention and mental health care needed among Myanmar’s most vulnerable
04 March 2020
YANGON, Myanmar – Globally, a person dies from suicide every 40 seconds, and it is estimated that for every death, 20 others have attempted to take their own lives. The…
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UNFPA supports China's response to COVID-19
24 February 2020
Medical equipment and other crucial supplies for frontline workers, women and girls arrive at the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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Unleashing youth power: A decade of accelerating actions towards zero female genital mutilation
06 February 2020
Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and WHO Director…
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To end FGM we need to change hearts and minds
06 February 2020
So-called 'female circumcision' not only has no medical value whatsoever, it’s also one of the most egregious human rights violations that exists today.
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“Never give up hope,” fistula survivor tells Pakistani women
08 January 2020
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – “Helping women suffering fistula is my mission in life," Razia Shamshad said about the maternal injury from childbirth that she…
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Statement
Youth Standing up for Human Rights
10 December 2019
The role of young people in advancing rights and choices for all: our statement for Human Rights Day.
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Statement
World AIDS Day: Communities make the difference
01 December 2019
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World AIDS Day This World AIDS Day, UNFPA recognizes the vital role of communities in delivering sexual and…
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Statement
Together, we must stop rape now!
25 November 2019
Our Executive Director's statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
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