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19 October 2020
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Trusting statistics to tell the story
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Statistics Day A statistic is not only a number – it tells a human story. It speaks of…
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08 October 2020
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A Decade of Action: Adolescent girls' power!
A decade of political unrest, wars, civil wars, and now a pandemic created a traumatizing reality for millions in the Arab region,currently home to some of the worst humanitarian…
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08 October 2020
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Against the odds, delivering mental health support in Yeme
SANA’A, Yemen – Years of war, poverty and gender-based violence have taken a serious toll on the mental health of many women and girls in Yemen. Now, the…
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07 October 2020
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Let’s listen to girls and uphold their rights
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl It is every girl’s right to speak and to be heard. …
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26 September 2020
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Three things you need to know about contraceptives and COVID-19
UNITED NATIONS, New York – This year marks six decades since the first oral contraceptive pill was introduced. Oral contraceptives – and other modern, reliable…
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25 September 2020
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World Contraception Day: Achievements and Challenges
UNFPA defines unmet need for family planning as the percentage of women of reproductive age (15-49 years), who do not want to get pregnant, or want to delay…
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18 September 2020
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New High-Level Commission will ensure promises made at Nairobi Summit are kept as COVID-19 pandemic threatens to turn back the clock for women’s health and rights
NEW YORK - 17 September 2020 - A new High-Level Commission of advocates, experts and activists was established today to help commitments to women’s health and rights made…
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12 September 2020
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South-South cooperation takes us further on the road to global solidarity
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, on the International Day for South-South Cooperation In the past 40 years, our world has transformed. Many…
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07 September 2020
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UNFPA Helps Maintain Dignity of Women and Girls Affected by Beirut Port Blast
A month after the Beirut Port explosion, essential needs of affected women and girls have changed. Initially, the top priority concerns were safe access to healthcare,…
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