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Ending unmet need for family planning
Ending maternal mortality
Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices
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Press Release
Asia-Pacific gathers to take stock of ambitious development targets
26 November 2018
The regional Mid-Term Review of the ICPD Programme of Action is crucial to long-term success.
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News
Fighting violence against women: From data to action
26 November 2018
The scope of gender-based violence remains largely unknown in many countries. Taboos surrounding sexual and domestic violence, a lack of available services, and fraught justice…
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Statement
Renewing our pledge to end violence against women and girls
25 November 2018
Global initiatives intensify efforts to address this scourge.
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News
Data literacy and storytelling at the UN World Data Forum
25 October 2018
Investing in new systems, methods, and partnerships to build data supporting the Sustainable Development Goals is pointless if the resulting data is not used or questioned by…
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Statement
Population ageing is not to be feared, but understood
24 October 2018
Countries can harness the 'longevity dividend' if they strategise well.
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Press Release
New UNFPA SWOP report: The Power of Choice
17 October 2018
New York / Bangkok, 17 October 2018--The global trend towards smaller families, including in Asia and the Pacific, is a reflection of people making reproductive choices to have…
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News
State of World Population 2018: The Power of Choice
17 October 2018
Choice can change the world. It can rapidly improve the well-being of women and girls, transform families and societies, and accelerate global development.
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Opinion: How partnering with policymakers turns data into action
17 October 2018
"Time and again, we found that in situations where data was able to revolutionize institutions and behavior, and create real impact, policymakers were part of the conversation…
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Earthquake and tsunami devastating for 45,000 pregnant women in Indonesia
16 October 2018
UNFPA is on the ground, reinforcing the government-led humanitarian response to ensure lifesaving services reach women and girls.
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