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04 April 2023
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2023
For decades, health care systems around the world have made progress in improving the reach and quality of sexual and reproductive health care. UNFPA has supported that effort…
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31 March 2023
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Pakistan flood response
Meet 3 inspiring women on the front line of Pakistan’s flood response
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30 March 2023
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Midwifery educators across Asia-Pacific unite to reduce maternal and newborn mortality
"In Asia and the Pacific, ten women die every hour in pregnancy or birth. Our collective efforts to educate midwives according to international standards is a proven pathway to…
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29 March 2023
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Responding to the devastation of twin cyclones in Vanuatu
Responding to the devastation of twin cyclones in Vanuatu Back to back category 4 cyclones this month have left thousands of women and girls at risk in Vanuatu. The initial…
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24 March 2023
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In Focus: Cash & Vouchers
How cash and vouchers are changing the way UNFPA reaches the most marginalized in Asia and the Pacific.
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16 March 2023
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UNFPA midwives on call to ensure safe births in Afghanistan’s most remote villages
“Wake up! We have a delivery!” Suhila Rasuli whispered urgently the phone so as not to wake up the rest of her family so early in the morning.
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08 March 2023
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Opinion-Editorial: Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights
This year’s International Women’s Day sheds light on how digital innovation and technology can promote gender equality and improve the lives of women and girls. However, there are…
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24 February 2023
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Maternal Health Kits deliver 80% decrease in newborn deaths at hospital in Papua New Guinea
The World Health Organization estimates that neonatal (newborn) infections result in over 550,000 deaths every year globally. Almost all of these deaths are entirely preventable…
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17 February 2023
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Indonesian midwife continues to innovate to save lives
The COVID-19 pandemic has made the provision of sexual and reproductive health services more challenging. However, midwife Nur Hidayah, known by her nickname Bidan Aya, does not…
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