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04 June 2021
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Continuum of maternal healthcare during COVID-19: UNFPA IEC material
From pregnancy through childbirth, a woman needs a continuum of healthcare, as does her baby. Amid COVID-19 this is all the more crucial. UNFPA has prepared a package of…
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04 June 2021
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Pregnancy and maternal health amid COVID-19 (including vaccines): UNFPA IEC material
For pregnant women and new mothers, as well as the healthcare providers who tend to them, the COVID-19 pandemic triggers significant concerns. UNFPA provides clear guidelines…
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04 June 2021
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The wellbeing and safety of midwives and other maternity health workers during COVID-19: UNFPA IEC material
Even as midwives and other maternity health workers tend to pregnant women and new mothers during COVID-19, their own health, safety and wellbeing are of paramount importance too…
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04 June 2021
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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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20 May 2021
Statement
Moving from concept to reality - achieving bodily autonomy in Asia and the Pacific, and globally
Our Regional Director spells out how we can make bodily autonomy a reality for the millions of women who are denied this fundamental right.
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20 May 2021
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Bodily autonomy, LGBTIQ rights and climate justice: Noelene Nabulivou's story
What are the connections between bodily autonomy, LGBTIQ rights and climate justice? The veteran Pacific advocate and activist Noelene Nabulivou explains in this powerful address…
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20 May 2021
Press Release
Do you own your own body? For millions of women in Asia-Pacific and globally, the answer is no.
Landmark UNFPA report - My Body is My Own - is a rallying cry for countries and societies to strive harder to strengthen rights and choices for all in achieving Generation…
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19 May 2021
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UNFPA Pacific hands over PPEs and Reproductive Health kits to the Fijian Government
The Fijian Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) received Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health (RH) kits in addition to other medical supplies from…
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19 May 2021
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Advocating for bodily autonomy through hard-hitting art: Nikki Luna's story
Philippine artist Nikki Luna uses her impassioned art to champion women's empowerment, including sexual and reproductive health and rights.
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