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  • 22 Jan 2014
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Reproductive Rights Are Crucial for Development, Asia-Pacific Meeting Reaffirms

MANILA—Twenty years on, the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) retains its relevance, the 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights is…

Reproductive Rights Are Crucial for Development, Asia-Pacific Meeting Reaffirms

MANILA—Twenty years on, the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) retains its relevance, the 7th Asia-…

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  • 13 Jan 2014
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UNFPA Calls for More Support to Address the Special Needs of Syrian Women and Girls

UNITED NATIONS, New York – As more than 2.3 million Syrian women and girls of reproductive age continue to bear the brunt of the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, UNFPA, the United Nations…

UNFPA Calls for More Support to Address the Special Needs of Syrian Women and…

UNITED NATIONS, New York – As more than 2.3 million Syrian women and girls of reproductive age continue to bear the brunt of the…

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  • 16 Dec 2013
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Women’s Health Critical for Recovery in Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, Says UNFPA Executive Director

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — The international community must make women’s health a priority as typhoon-hit areas in the Philippines begin reconstruction and recovery, said Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin,…

Women’s Health Critical for Recovery in Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, Says UNFPA…

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — The international community must make women’s health a priority as typhoon-hit areas in the…

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  • 09 Dec 2013
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More Support Needed to Protect 3.7 Million Women and Girls Post-Haiyan

MANILA, Philippines — One month after Typhoon Haiyan, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, calls on the international community for greater support to meet the needs of 3.7 million women and…

More Support Needed to Protect 3.7 Million Women and Girls Post-Haiyan

MANILA, Philippines — One month after Typhoon Haiyan, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, calls on the international…

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  • 02 Dec 2013
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UNFPA Launches Arab States Regional Strategy, Boosts Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

RABAT, Morocco – Participants in the Rabat Forum adopted the UNFPA Regional Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Arab states Region for 2014-2017. They also…

UNFPA Launches Arab States Regional Strategy, Boosts Fight Against Gender-Based…

RABAT, Morocco – Participants in the Rabat Forum adopted the UNFPA Regional Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based…

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  • 29 Nov 2013
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Medical Teams Start Providing Services for Pregnant Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN, Philippines — Medical teams organized by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, have started delivering reproductive health services to expecting and nursing mothers in evacuation…

Medical Teams Start Providing Services for Pregnant Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN, Philippines — Medical teams organized by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, have started delivering…

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  • 23 Nov 2013
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UNFPA Announces Master Plan to Protect Women and Girls in the Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan

MANILA, Philippines — Two weeks after Typhoon Haiyan caused unprecedented devastation in the Philippines, over 3.2 million women and girls of reproductive age are still in need of urgent care and…

UNFPA Announces Master Plan to Protect Women and Girls in the Aftermath of…

MANILA, Philippines — Two weeks after Typhoon Haiyan caused unprecedented devastation in the Philippines, over 3.2 million women…

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  • 15 Nov 2013
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UNFPA Calls for Development Goal on Youth

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Young people are a vital force that must be front and centre in global development efforts, said Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, announcing UNFPA’s call…

UNFPA Calls for Development Goal on Youth

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Young people are a vital force that must be front and centre in global development efforts, said Dr.…

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  • 12 Nov 2013
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UNFPA Responds to Urgent Maternal Health and Protection Needs of Women in the Philippines

UNITED NATIONS, New York — Today, UNFPA joined the United Nations system in declaring a level 3 emergency – the highest level of emergency in UN terms – following Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

UNFPA Responds to Urgent Maternal Health and Protection Needs of Women in the…

UNITED NATIONS, New York — Today, UNFPA joined the United Nations system in declaring a level 3 emergency – the highest level of…

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