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16 March 2016
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Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Myanmar
The Secretary-General congratulates H.E. U Htin Kyaw, who was elected today by the Myanmar Parliament as the first civilian President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in…
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14 March 2016
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Fiji: Australian Foreign Minister highlights 'essential' reproductive health needs of women and girls in disaster relief efforts
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop highlights the importance of meeting the reproductive health needs of women and girls in Fiji's Cyclone relief efforts.
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10 March 2016
Press Release
Landmark Report: Violence against women a ‘hidden scourge’ in Lao PDR
Report parallels findings in other countries, offers opportunity to transform mindsets Vientiane, Lao PDR – A landmark report has revealed that almost a third of women in…
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08 March 2016
Statement
Step It Up for Gender Equality
Statement on the Occasion of International Women’s Day by UNFPA’s Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin For millions of women and girls around the…
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08 March 2016
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Fulfilling a Pledge: Essential Service Package for Women and Girl Survivors of Violence
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is encouraged by the progress being made on a global programme that seeks to improve the quality of, and access to, essential services…
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08 March 2016
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Myanmar cartoon competition raises awareness about gender issues on International Women’s Day
Three cartoonists have won top awards at a cartoon competition in Myanmar on the occasion of the 2016 International Women’s Day. The competition aims at raising awareness…
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07 March 2016
Press Release
Australia provides more for women and girls in Post-Cyclone Winston response
UNFPA Pacific, Suva, Fiji – The Government of Australia has provided an additional AU$400,000 (FJ$629,000.00) to support the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, response…
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07 March 2016
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Uncovering the Bigger Picture of Violence Against Women in Indonesia
Ruth* was in her 30s when her husband first started physically and sexually assaulting her. As the domestic abuse continued over the years, the mother-of-two tried but failed to…
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02 March 2016
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Fiji: Health assessments underline urgent need to address reproductive health in post-cyclone relief efforts
Fiji: urgent need to address reproductive health in post-cyclone relief
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