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05 May 2016
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Against all odds, quadruplets are born safely in the remote Afghan mountains
Late at night in the remote Afghan mountain village of Balakoh, Zainab was deep in the throes of labour.
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05 May 2016
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Midwives save lives in remote Myanmar
The remote region of Magway has the highest infant mortality rate in Myanmar.
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29 April 2016
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Bhutan's holy women share lessons for humanity
Words of wisdom from the Buddhist nuns of Bhutan.
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25 April 2016
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'Dignity First' and other key lessons from the Nepal earthquake
On the first anniversary of the devastating Nepal earthquake of April 2015, UNFPA Nepal Representative Giulia Vallese reflects on the lessons learnt.
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25 April 2016
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Women emerge stronger in quake-hit Nepal
One year on from Nepal's devastating earthquake, women and girls are tackling the deeper issues that drive sexual and domestic violence.
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25 April 2016
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Nepal earthquake - one year on
As the world rushed to help survivors, UNFPA worked flat out to make sure the needs of women, girls and young people were not forgotten.
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25 April 2016
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One year on, new lives and new hope for Nepal’s earthquake survivors
When the devastating earthquake struck Nepal in April 2015, Ishwori Dangol lost her son. Seven months pregnant, in increasing pain and afraid she would miscarry, she didn’t know…
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14 April 2016
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Zika Virus Emergency
Key news and information on the Zika Virus Emergency
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04 April 2016
Statement
Statement to mark the Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2016
Statement to mark the Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2016
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