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27 May 2021
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Women and girls share with Mariam their first experience with menstruation
Mariam, the UNFPA Arab States Regional Office Digital Ambassador, signalled the beginning of a new story for adolescent girls in the Arab region, she aims to raise awareness on,…
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24 May 2021
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Despite stigma and rejection ,Fistula survivors find a new hope
Khetam’s story from Yemen Khetam begins by saying, "I do not think that there is a woman who has suffered from a fistula as I did." Khetam got a fistula…
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24 May 2021
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Survived a 50-year battle with fistula
I had no idea that my situation was redeemable,” says Ashikiro Guure Cali who recovered from obstetric fistula, after 50 years of endless suffering. She lived with one…
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14 May 2021
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UNFPA calls all parties to ensure the full protection of women and adolescent girls
Cairo, 13 May 2021 - The United Nations Population Fund is alarmed by the number of civilian casualties, including children and women caused by the current escalation…
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05 May 2021
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New report sounds the alarm on global shortage of 900,000 midwives
Fully investing in midwives by 2035 would avert roughly two-thirds of maternal, newborn deaths and stillbirths, saving 4.3 million lives per year. UNITED NATIONS, New…
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05 May 2021
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Trust the evidence: invest in midwives
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on International Day of the Midwife Every day in every part of the world, midwives save the lives of…
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29 April 2021
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Statement on UK government funding cuts
28 April 2021 Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, has been informed that the Government…
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20 April 2021
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My body, My choice: 5 means to uphold the right of bodily autonomy
My body, My choice: 5 means to uphold the right of bodily autonomy Bodily Autonomy is central to UNFPA mandate where all women and girls can lead healthy, productive and…
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20 April 2021
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Nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, says new UNFPA report, My Body is My Own
Violations include rape, forced sterilization, virginity testing, female genital mutilation and more Egypt, 21 April 2021 - Nearly half of women in 57…
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