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21 September 2017
Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
On the International Day of Peace, youth across Asia-Pacific are speaking up!
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12 September 2017
Press Release
UNFPA Bangladesh Seeks Emergency Funding for Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence Response for Rohingya Women and Girls Arriving from Myanmar
As Rohingya civilians pour into Bangladesh from Myanmar, UNFPA is urgently seeking US$ 13 million for lifesaving reproductive health and gender-based violence response services to…
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07 September 2017
News
Six golden principles for interviewing women who may have experienced violence
Collecting data on violence against women is fraught with challenges. UNFPA's lead researcher on VAW data lists six key rules for success.
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01 September 2017
News
UNFPA's vital mandate, the UN's vital role, at a crucial time for the world: Our outgoing Regional Director reflects
Our outgoing Regional Director Yoriko Yasukawa reflects on UNFPA and the UN's role at this crucial time for the world.
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19 August 2017
Statement
Reproductive health and rights must be protected in crises
Every day, millions of women and girls, whose lives have been upended by wars, conflicts or natural disasters, cannot enjoy these rights.
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12 August 2017
Statement
Peace depends on the participation of young people
If we want a more peaceful world, we can no longer afford to leave young people behind.
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10 August 2017
News
Youth smash sexism in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh youth break free from bias, prejudice & violence against women.
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12 July 2017
News
Just $8.39 per person could give women control over their fertility
By allowing and enabling women to choose whether and how many children to have, family planning gives women power.
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11 July 2017
Press Release
No woman should die giving birth. Babies must survive and thrive: The urgent need to invest in family planning, maternal and newborn health care
UNFPA Asia-Pacific's crucial message on World Population Day.
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