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News
The tenth child
05 May 2019
Salma had experienced nine miscarriages. But in the Rohingya refugee camps, a midwife ensured the tenth pregnancy had a happy ending.
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Statement
Midwives— Defenders of Human Rights
05 May 2019
Midwives, defenders of human rights - the theme of International Day of the Midwife 2019. A statement from our Executive Director.
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News
Retired midwives from Fiji lend their skills to another Pacific country - Vanuatu
05 May 2019
Veteran midwives are saving lives - and training a new generation of providers to do the same.
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News
Digital revolution comes to Viet Nam census
26 April 2019
More than 122,000 enumerators are using new technology to conduct Viet Nam's momentous census, a crucial exercise for sustainable development.
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News
Build your skills in measuring violence against women in Asia and the Pacific
18 April 2019
The University of Melbourne, in partnership with UNFPA, ANROWS and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), is pleased to offer the kNOwVAWdata training…
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News
In the struggle for reproductive rights and choices, there's one obstacle underlying all others
10 April 2019
Gender equality remains the key to fulfilling ICPD - and the SDGs.
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Press Release
World must work harder to secure sexual and reproductive rights for all, says new UNFPA report
10 April 2019
While significant gains have been made since ICPD in 1994, we must address the unfinished business to ensure rights and choices for all.
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Press Release
UNFPA, UNAIDS urge Brunei to repeal new discriminatory and harmful criminal law provisions
04 April 2019
The provisions impose the death penalty for same-sex sexual activity and breach international human rights norms.
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Statement
Women and innovation: a blueprint for rights and choices
08 March 2019
On International Women's Day, our Executive Director explains how technology and innovation strengthen women's empowerment.
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