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07 October 2021
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In India, mobile phone edutainment helps prevent child marriage
“The girl told me she did not want to get married and wanted to study so I did whatever I could to help her."
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13 September 2021
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PRESS RELEASE: As women and girls bear the brunt of the crisis, UNFPA urgently seeks $29.2 million to save and protect lives in Afghanistan
There is an immediate and pressing need for the international community to step up and respond to the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan at scale, to save lives,…
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16 August 2021
Statement
Statement of UNFPA on situation in Afghanistan
UNFPA joins the United Nations Secretary-General and the international community in expressing its deep concern about the grave humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. It is…
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11 August 2021
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Breaking barriers between religion and sexuality education for young people in Bhutan
UNFPA’s partnership with religious leaders has helped break barriers between religion and comprehensive sexuality education. Thousands of young people are being taught on how to…
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11 July 2021
Statement
The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences on population
Our Executive Director's statement for World Population Day 2021 explains why rights and choices for all must lie at the heart of any response to demographic shifts.
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23 June 2021
Press Release
Australia continues its support to UNFPA to ensure ethical and quality prevalence data on violence against women
Addressing violence against women has long been an urgent public health and human rights priority. Yet, in some countries in the Asia-Pacific region, up to 68% of women have…
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22 June 2021
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Australia’s contribution to UNFPA Asia-Pacific will help meet the needs of women and girls amid the challenges of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected essential, life-saving services that are central to advancing gender equality. In the Asia-Pacific region, women and girls’…
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15 June 2021
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Let's come together for bodily autonomy and sexual and reproductive health rights
On 3 June 2021, UNFPA and International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) convened tenacious and dedicated leaders and frontliners working to safeguard bodily autonomy and…
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04 June 2021
News
Mental health of expectant and new mothers during COVID-19: UNFPA IEC material
Many expectant and new mothers already experience considerable stress linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Amid COVID-19, mental health issues are all the more significant. UNFPA…
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