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08 March 2016
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Fulfilling a Pledge: Essential Service Package for Women and Girl Survivors of Violence
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is encouraged by the progress being made on a global programme that seeks to improve the quality of, and access to, essential services…
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08 March 2016
News
Myanmar cartoon competition raises awareness about gender issues on International Women’s Day
Three cartoonists have won top awards at a cartoon competition in Myanmar on the occasion of the 2016 International Women’s Day. The competition aims at raising awareness…
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08 March 2016
Statement
Step It Up for Gender Equality
Statement on the Occasion of International Women’s Day by UNFPA’s Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin For millions of women and girls around the…
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07 March 2016
News
Uncovering the Bigger Picture of Violence Against Women in Indonesia
Ruth* was in her 30s when her husband first started physically and sexually assaulting her. As the domestic abuse continued over the years, the mother-of-two tried but failed to…
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07 March 2016
Press Release
Australia provides more for women and girls in Post-Cyclone Winston response
UNFPA Pacific, Suva, Fiji – The Government of Australia has provided an additional AU$400,000 (FJ$629,000.00) to support the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, response…
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02 March 2016
News
Fiji: Health assessments underline urgent need to address reproductive health in post-cyclone relief efforts
Fiji: urgent need to address reproductive health in post-cyclone relief
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01 March 2016
Statement
Let's talk about sex
Speech by UNFPA Regional Director Yoriko Yasukawa at the Youth Conference on the sidelines of the 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights, in Nay…
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26 February 2016
Statement
APCRSHR keynote address: Yoriko Yasukawa, Director, UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Office
It is an honor for the United Nations Population Fund and for me personally to have this opportunity to speak to you at one of the most important conferences on Sexual and…
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26 February 2016
Statement
Nay Pyi Taw Commitment on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
We, the advocates, activists, youth, academics and other stakeholders participating at the 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual & Health Rights (APCRSHR)…
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