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In Cambodia, a stunning drop in maternal deaths

calendar_today 17 October 2017

In Cambodia, a stunning drop in maternal deaths

In the remote farming village of Sakreang, community health volunteer Roman Pcheuk is visiting pregnant women in their homes.

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Where men can't go

calendar_today 12 October 2017

Where men can't go

A sacred space in the Rohingya refugee camps.

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EmPOWER girls: before, during and after crises

calendar_today 11 October 2017

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EmPOWER girls: before, during and after crises

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem for the International Day of the Girl Child

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Empowering Rohingya girls seeking refuge in Bangladesh

calendar_today 11 October 2017

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Empowering Rohingya girls seeking refuge in Bangladesh

Veronica Pedrosa blogs from the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh.

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EmPOWER girls: International Day of the Girl

calendar_today 11 October 2017

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EmPOWER girls: International Day of the Girl

How UNFPA, UNICEF and IPPF ensure the health, safety and dignity of girls in emergencies.

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From challenge to opportunity: Turning the issue of population ageing in Asia-Pacific on its head

calendar_today 01 October 2017

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From challenge to opportunity: Turning the issue of population ageing in Asia-Pacific on its head

Many see population ageing in Asia-Pacific as a crisis. But we can and should turn challenge into opportunity.

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Tapping the talents and contributions of older persons: International Day of Older Persons 2017

calendar_today 01 October 2017

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Tapping the talents and contributions of older persons: International Day of Older Persons 2017

A new narrative about the role of older persons is in the making—one that acknowledges their potential to contribute to societies and economies.

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Horrific stories, urgent action: Addressing gender-based violence amid the Rohingya refugee crisis

calendar_today 28 September 2017

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Horrific stories, urgent action: Addressing gender-based violence amid the Rohingya refugee crisis

UNFPA takes the lead in supporting Rohingya survivors of sexual assault and other violence.

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Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All

calendar_today 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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