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Addressing gender-based violence amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Viet Nam

calendar_today 29 April 2020

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Addressing gender-based violence amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Viet Nam

A safe house with essential services opens in Quang Ninh province under an urgent national programme.

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New UNFPA projections predict calamitous impact on women’s health as COVID-19 pandemic continues

calendar_today 28 April 2020

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New UNFPA projections predict calamitous impact on women’s health as COVID-19 pandemic continues

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the number of women unable to access family planning, facing unintended pregnancies, gender-based violence and other harmful practices could…

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In the shadow of COVID-19, UNFPA reaches displaced women and girls in Northern Rakhine

calendar_today 24 April 2020

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In the shadow of COVID-19, UNFPA reaches displaced women and girls in Northern Rakhine

Amid the ongoing pandemic, Dignity Kits with crucial supplies reach women and girls in a conflict-ridden part of Myanmar.

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Coping with COVID19 through psychosocial support in Lao PDR

calendar_today 20 April 2020

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Coping with COVID19 through psychosocial support in Lao PDR

20 April 2020, Vientiane - As the world reaches the fourth month of COVID-19 pandemic, the needs of populations continue to increase, not only for health assistance but…

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Connecting women with safety in Pakistan at a time of COVID-19 – and beyond

calendar_today 19 April 2020

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Connecting women with safety in Pakistan at a time of COVID-19 – and beyond

The Women Safety smart app is making life safer for women in Punjab province.

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Midwives save lives. Now we have to save our midwives

calendar_today 14 April 2020

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Midwives save lives. Now we have to save our midwives

The provision of protective equipment for midwives and other maternal healthcare workers should remain a top priority for health services dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the…

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Social distancing measures in COVID-19 clinics urgently needed in refugee camps

calendar_today 14 April 2020

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Social distancing measures in COVID-19 clinics urgently needed in refugee camps

The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, says social distancing measures are urgently needed for COVID-19 clinics and other facilities servicing high-density populations, such…

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Infection-control supplies delivered to Viet Nam maternal health facilities amid COVID-19 pandemic

calendar_today 14 April 2020

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Infection-control supplies delivered to Viet Nam maternal health facilities amid COVID-19 pandemic

HA NOI, Viet Nam – Health experts in Viet Nam are calling for efforts to ensure continuous access to maternal health care amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic. More than 260…

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Addressing gender-biased sex selection in Viet Nam

calendar_today 10 April 2020

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Addressing gender-biased sex selection in Viet Nam

HA NOI, 10 April 2020 – A new programme “Addressing Gender Biased Sex Selection and related harmful practices in Viet Nam” has been launched by the United Nations Population Fund…

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