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International Day of the Midwife: "Investing in Midwifery Pays"

calendar_today 05 May 2012

Statement

International Day of the Midwife: "Investing in Midwifery Pays"

On this International Day of the Midwife, UNFPA and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) commend the important work of midwives in promoting good health, and making…

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Maldives Enacts Domestic Violence Prevention Law

calendar_today 03 May 2012

Press Release

Maldives Enacts Domestic Violence Prevention Law

MALÉ – On 23 April 2012, President Mohamed Waheed of the Maldives signed the Prevention of Domestic Violence Bill passed by the People’s Majlis (national assembly) on 9 April. The…

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Myanmar National Commission on Population and Development, Parliamentarians and UNFPA Hold Forum on 2014 Census

calendar_today 03 May 2012

Press Release

Myanmar National Commission on Population and Development, Parliamentarians and UNFPA Hold Forum on 2014 Census

NAY PYI TAW – Plans for Myanmar’s 2014 Population and Housing Census were discussed today with lawmakers and members of the National Commission on Population and Development, in a…

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After 'I do': Linking Marriage Ceremonies with Sexuality Education in Viet Nam

calendar_today 02 May 2012

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After 'I do': Linking Marriage Ceremonies with Sexuality Education in Viet Nam

With the age of marriage rising in Viet Nam and sexual activity outside marriage increasing in urban areas, young women find themselves at risk of forced sex, unwanted pregnancies…

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UN, Myanmar Agree on Support for First Census Since 1983

calendar_today 30 April 2012

Press Release

UN, Myanmar Agree on Support for First Census Since 1983

NAY PYI TAW – At the invitation of the Government of Myanmar, the United Nations will provide technical assistance and help mobilize financial support for the country’s first…

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Ten Years of Collaboration in Viet Nam to Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health Care

calendar_today 10 April 2012

Press Release

Ten Years of Collaboration in Viet Nam to Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health Care

HA NOI – A ceremony to mark ten years of collaboration between the Viet Nam Family Planning Association (VINAFPA), the Government of Luxembourg and UNFPA was held today to close…

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Healthy Ageing in China

calendar_today 07 April 2012

Press Release

Healthy Ageing in China

BEIJING – "Good health adds life to years". This is the theme of this year's World Health Day, commemorated every year on 7 April, the anniversary of the founding of the World…

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UNFPA Supports Police Training on Prevention and Response to Violence against Women

calendar_today 02 April 2012

Press Release

UNFPA Supports Police Training on Prevention and Response to Violence against Women

KABUL – UNFPA Representative Laurent Zessler and Chief Commander Fazludin Ayar of the 202 Zone Police Headquarters inaugurate today a training for police officers on the…

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Young People Fight to Get Their Voices Heard on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

calendar_today 01 April 2012

News

Young People Fight to Get Their Voices Heard on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

In February, twenty-five young leaders from 11 Asian and Pacific countries took part in an advocacy training and strategy meeting in Bangkok to help ensure that the voices of…

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